Adebayo Adenrele
The Vice-President, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone B, Comrade Ronke Afebioye Samo has advocated for better renumerations and welfare of Media Practitioners in Nigeria on the occasion of the weeklong celebration of the Global Media Information and Literacy (MIL), organised by the UNESCO and Ministry of Information.
According to a statement by the VP, she lauded Media Practitioners for their tremendous job in disseminating information and educating the public about matters of development and growth in Nigeria.
She added that Reporters in the country deserve better remuneration than what they are currently having.
While appreciating media in the country for serving faithfully and sincerely as the fourth estate of the realm, she enjoined Media Entrepreneurs and employers to ensure that Reporters get better remuneration packages that are commensurate with their input to the system.
Her statement reads in part: ” lt is yet another memorable era of the Global Media Information and Literacy week.
This is a time we review activities of our colleagues with a view to appreciate and encourage ourselves for a great service we are rendering to our society.
“The dissemination of information is very key to the progress, development and survival of any society and this is why journalists should be highly appreciated and encouraged.
“In this light, we urge the stakeholders, our esteemed citizens, governments at all levels as well as employers of media practitioners to make conscious efforts to appreciate and encourage our colleagues.
“While we urge employers of Reporters to ensure that their welfare and commensurate remuneration are top priorities, we also urge the public to understand practitioners in the media as friends and even , saviours of our society.
“We equally urge the government and several stakeholders to encourage journalists in the area of sponsoring special trainings and providing better incentives for them.
“We finally, extend appreciation and commendation to all Reporters who have been serving the nation faithfully ensuring that no one is kept in the dark about matters regarding our growth and development as a nation. May our sweat of love and sacrifice be continually rewarded,”
