VETERAN JOURNALISTS ADVOCATE WORKABLE CONTITUTION FOR NIGERIA AT PRESS WEEK

One of the Primary functions of a government is to enhance citizens' welfare and protect their  lives  and property . 

House of Assembly Member Representing Ede North,South/Egbedere/Ejigbo Federal Constituency, Barrister Bamidele Salam stated this at this year's  Osun NUJ press week held at the press Centre, Osogbo 

Speaking on a topic: Nigeria @ 62, Poverty, Security and a search for workable constitution", the lawmaker noted that in line with its fundamental mandate Nigerian government had  designed various programmes aimed at tackling the menace of poverty amongst the citizenry.

Barrister Salam stressed  that Poverty has lead to Banditry   and other acts threatening security of lives across  the country, especially, in Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger, Sokoto, Kebbi and Katsina States. 

In a remark, the Chairman of the Occasion, Former Nigerian Ambassador to the Philippine, Doctor Yemi Faronbi who lamented the nation has lost focus on the visions  of the great nationalists who fought for its independence, called for a workable constitution for the Nation. 

While declaring open the NUJ week, The State Commssioner for Information and Strategy, Mrs Funke Egbemode who described journalism as a calling not a job, noted that more emphasis should be placed on finding solutions to the problems of the nation rather than compounding it with  sensational reports.

Mrs Egbemode urged  media personnel to always see themselves as watchdogs of the society saddled with lots of responsibilities. 

Also in his goodwill message,An All Progressive congress ,APC stalwart, Senator Iyiola Omisore represented by The special Adviser to Osun Governor on Education, Mr Jamiu Olawunmi urged media practitioners to uphold the principles and ethics of Journalism.

The Host ,  Osun NUJ Chairman , Mr Wasiu Ajadosu described the event as a success and appreciated the participants. 

Coverage Mojisola Oladele