Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to upholding the principle of press freedom and tasked professionals with responsible journalism.
Idris stated this when he hosted some senior executives of the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO) in Abuja.
“While we drive press freedom, we should also carry along with it the responsibility for the media to discharge its duty creditably, honestly, and transparently.
“You cannot report what is wrong and claim you are doing press freedom. That is unacceptable.
“Press freedom is the cornerstone of a thriving democracy and the government fully recognises the importance of a vibrant media landscape in fostering democracy.
“President Bola Tinubu is a product of press freedom and he cannot in any way stifle press freedom,” Idris said.
According to him, it is wrong to intentionally…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
