By Collins Yakubu-Hammer
The Federal Government has assured journalists of protection of their rights and support in their mission to protect the environment as the World celebrates the Press Freedom Day (WPFD).
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance in Abuja on Friday at a news conference to mark the event.
The conference with the theme, “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in Face of the Environment Crisis” was organised by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Minister of State for Environment and Ecological Management, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako and The UNESCO Country Representative, Mr Abdourahamane Diallo featured at the briefing.
Also present was the Special Assistant to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga.
“This crisis poses a threat not only to our planet but to the very future of humanity.
“Climate change,…
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
