The Gombe State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has engaged journalists in Gombe in a one day pre 2019 general election training.
The aim of the training is to sensitize the Journalists on the need for adequate, factual, fair reportage of election activities before, during and after the elections according to the electoral act.
Chairman of the Council, Alhaji Saidu Bappah Malala called on journalists to do everything possible to ensure that they discharge their professional duties according to the rules and regulations guiding the profession.
He said this is so important if Journalists must earn the respect and goodwill of the public and other professional colleagues.
He appreciated the sponsor of the workshop, Alhaji Jamilu Isiaku Gwamna, a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governorship aspirant in the State whom he described as a media friendly aspirant.
In his remarks, the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Alhaji Umar Ahmed Suleiman who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Alhaji Saidu Baba Gadam, reiterated the State Government’s commitment to ensuring a conducive working environment for Journalists.
He said no government will succeed in its programmes without the Media playing it’s role as one of the major stakeholders.
Resource persons during the training included the Director-General, National Broadcasting Commission, Ishaq Modibo Kawu who was represented by Alhaji Usman Kuna, Mr. Bigun Mohorret, the Public Affairs Officer of Gombe INEC office and Alhaji Lawal Yusuf Saulawa, former Executive Director of FRCN Kaduna.
