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World Press Freedom Day Statement
As a former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), I join media professionals and advocates in celebrating the indispensable role of a free and independent press in sustaining democracy, justice, and accountability.
Nigerian journalists have shown remarkable courage and resilience, upholding their ethical duty to speak truth to power and inform the public without fear or favor.
However, our journey to press freedom is far from complete. Journalists, especially at the grassroots level, face threats, harassment, and economic hardship.
Arbitrary arrests, censorship, digital surveillance, and lack of institutional support persist across the country.
This World Press Freedom Day is a call to action. I urge the Nigerian government and stakeholders to protect journalists, enforce press-friendly laws, and foster a media environment where truth is not punished and transparency is not silenced.
A free press is the bedrock of democracy, and when journalists are protected, society prospers.
Let us stand united for press freedom, democracy, and Nigeria’s future.
Malam Muhammad Garba,
Former President, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),
May 3, 2025
(Omanews.com)
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