Anti-corruption Fight: NUJ Boss Insists on Safety, Security of Journalists

Anti-corruption Fight: NUJ Boss Insists on Safety, Security of Journalists

The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Chris Isiguzo, has called for the safety and security of journalists to be prioritised as they continue their crucial work in exposing corruption across the country.

The NUJ boss said this at a One-day Roundtable Engagement with major Stakeholders in the Media and Information Sector with the theme: ”Power of the Pen in the Fight against Corruption” organised by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

Isiguzo emphasised that without adequate protection, journalists remain vulnerable to threats, harassment, and violence, which undermines their ability to carry out their duties effectively.

“Journalists play an essential role in the fight against corruption, and it is imperative that their safety and security be treated as a top priority.

“If we are to continue this essential work of exposing corruption and holding public officials accountable, journalists must be able to operate in a safe environment, free from intimidation and harm,” Isiguzo added.