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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has urged state governments in the Southeast to revive their print media outfits.
National Vice President (Southeast) Chris Isiguzo spoke yesterday at the commemoration of the 2015 World Press Freedom Day.
Isiguzo congratulated journalists for their dedication and discharge of duty with utmost sense of professionalism.
He reminded them that the objective of the World Press Freedom Day is to remind governmental and non-governmental organisations, as well as civil societies, of the role of the freedom of press in strengthening democracies and promoting development around the world.
“The theme for this year’s Press freedom Day: ‘Let Journalism Thrive Towards Better Reporting, Gender Equality and Media Safety in the Digital Age’ is apt in view of the array of challenges facing the media world over.
“As we celebrate, we must take time to reflect on salient issues that would advance the practice of the profession, bearing in mind that a free press is a critical tool for the development and sustenance of democracy.
“The role of the media cannot be over emphasised. Apart from the primary role of educating, informing, enlightening and entertaining, the media remains an agent of positive change. The press can assist in strengthening and deepening our democracy through promoting transparency, accountability, good governance, human rights and rule of law,” Isiguzo said.
The comatose media outfits include: National Ambassador (Abia), National Light (Anambra), The Patriot (Ebonyi), Daily Star (Enugu) and Statesman (Imo).
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