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Tinubu Asks Press to Hold Govt able

President Bola Tinubu has charged the media to step up its constitutional responsibility of holding the government able to the citizenry, just as he has congratulated the new President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Mr. Eze Anaba, and other elected officers of the professional body.
The president, in a statement entitled: ‘As journalism marches on in the service of Nigeria’, issued by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, Mr. Dele Alake, described the recent Biennial Convention of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) as an epochal milestone in the evolution of the journalism profession in the country.

According to him, the peaceful poll by the NGE is a clear signal to the larger society that elections devoid of bitterness and unnecessary rancour can hold peacefully in Nigeria.
He charged the media to step up its constitutional responsibility of holding the government able to the citizenry.
President Tinubu also promised to collaborate with the press in the task of realising the lofty ideas of developing the country.
Tinubu congratulated the newly elected President of the Guild, Mr. Eze Anaba, who is the Editor of the Vanguard newspaper, and wished him and other newly elected officials of the guild a most fulfilling and productive tenure in office.

“By its peaceful and rancour-free conduct of elections to elect its new officers, the NGE has sent a resounding message to the larger Nigerian polity that elections for desired offices can be intensely competed for without degenerating into bitterness, acrimony, and needless malice,” the statement said.
Tinubu also commended those who lost out in the elections at various levels such as Mr. Bolaji Adebiyi for accepting the outcome and pledging for the winners.

“This is a light that the NGE is showing that the rest of us may find the way to a mature, tolerant, stable, and sustainable democratic culture.
“It is of the utmost importance that the various unions in the newspaper industry such as the NGE, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), and the Newspapers Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN) imbibe the ethos of internal democracy in of professional integrity for the benefit of good governance, stability and sustainability development in Nigeria,” the statement explained.

According to Tinubu, the NGE has, in this regard, made a strong statement for the Nigerian media as a worthy exemplar.
The president, however, argued that elections are not held within the unions in the journalism profession just for the sake of holding elections to appoint new officers of associational offices.

“Rather, the larger picture is to ensure at all times that we place the profession in a prime position to continually fulfill its constitutional obligation of serving as a watchdog of the people in checking the excesses of government and promoting the greatest good of the greatest number of our people.
He recalled that the press was active in the struggle against the military dictatorship in post-colonial Nigeria, adding that this opposition to autocracy was particularly exemplified in the fierce opposition of patriotic media practitioners to the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election won by the late Chief MKO Abiola.

“The history of the Nigerian media has, since it’s epochal role in the struggle against colonial imperialism, been intimately intertwined with the fate of the Nigerian state and her peoples.
“The press was active in the struggle against military dictatorship in post-colonial Nigeria and this opposition to autocracy was particularly exemplified in the fierce opposition of patriotic media practitioners to the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election won by the late Chief MKO Abiola.
“It is impossible to write the history of the democratic benefits we have enjoyed since the commencement of this dispensation in 1999 without emblazoning the heroic contributions of patriotic sections of the media in gold,” he said.

Tinubu insisted that the challenges ahead of the media in playing its role towards strengthening Nigeria’s democracy, keeping power continually in check as well as promoting good, responsible, and able governance are greater than the paths traversed before.
He pledged the of his istration in collaboration with the media towards achieving these lofty objectives in the best interest of the country.

Source: https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/06/18/tinubu-asks-press-to-hold-govt-able

That's how you know a man who is ready to lead unlike the previous istration

Mahul:
That's how you know a man who is ready to lead unlike the previous istration

Your "ready to lead" is going on medical vacation in a few days time, less than 3 week post inauguration... despite achieving zero people policy...

On your mandate I stand,

Ashiwaju Jagaban

Nairaland Commentariat: you heard it from the horse's mouth.

Go forth and ensure the current istration is promoting good, responsible, and able governance

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able? When you are already dusting your medical certificate to jet to ?









Well, propaganda doesn't run government 😏

I hope he actually means it

Mahul:
That's how you know a man who is ready to lead unlike the previous istration

If truly he is ready to lead, he should start by revealing the real purpose of his incessant travels especially to and UK every three weeks

Yes

They should first shun culture of brown envelope

Nigerian Press...... Hope they won't start abusing this little privilege and start stepping up their PARTISAN reportage....
Investigative journalism is long dead in Nigeria also...

I believe his tenure will bring fortunes to the land and benefits all and sundries

Mahul:
That's how you know a man who is ready to lead unlike the previous istration

Lead fire. Initial gragra.

Brilliantly stated!

His Excellence, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) has always believed in the influence of the press. He strongly believes the press has a vital role to play in the development of any nation.

It’s gladdening and welcoming that, he is emphasizing on their roles and responsibilities.

Buhari said more.. Man said 1USD go equal 1# he came back to refute his talk

Wahalaaaaoooooo

Na here we dey na

The press lost her voice whilst Buhari reigned... They may start speaking if you allow them spread their wings and fly... You must swear on your life to not hunt them when the narrative doesn't suit the way you envisaged.

Tinubu I know you'd erase the bitter memories marked in the depressed minds of Nigeria. I know you are going to surprise the naysayers because even though its early I can see them running with their tails between their legs.

Meanwhile I dey buy LinkedIn s... Hala me for zero 7 zero 36 19 61 eight four

Essenza01:


Your "ready to lead" is going on medical vacation in a few days time, less than 3 week post inauguration... despite achieving zero people policy...

Happy wailing. 8 more years to go

Ready to lead.

Good

Chai..

We're here always.

But opposition press will extend it into fighting and attacking.

Speaking of ability.. how did you make your wealth, and why is your childhood shrouded in secrecy?

Rumors been flying all over that you're an African version of Pablo Escobar

Ashiwaju Jagaban

No president in the world has PBAT boldness and sincerity to his people. There is nothing to hide. He just wants everyone to do their work diligently as he is doing. Thank God he won this election hands down!!!!

My president,


Forgive me for not voting u.

You are forgiven

obembet:
My president,


Forgive me for not voting u.

Essenza01:


Your "ready to lead" is going on medical vacation in a few days time, less than 3 week post inauguration... despite achieving zero people policy...

show me a link of where they said he is going for medical visit

christejames:
able? When you are already dusting your medical certificate to jet to ?

Ask Ngige sup









Well, propaganda doesn't run government 😏