The Nigeria Union of Journalists has inaugurated the Kano Online Media Chapel in accordance with the constitution of the NUJ.
During the inauguration of the Kano Online Media Chapel, the chairman of the inauguration committee and a veteran journalist with fifty years of experience, Alhaji Ahmad Aminu, told the gathering that social media is now integral to information and communication technology. He lauded the Kano State Ministry of Information under Comrade Ibrahim Waiya for its efforts in bringing online journalists under one umbrella.
Alhaji Ahmad Aminu urged the online media to relay information that is reliable, honorable, tangible, and objective. He emphasized the importance of working alongside the traditional media in the state, which comprises over 30 radio stations and television outlets.
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The veteran journalist stated that one of the greatest challenges faced by Kano is the language of criticism used by some youth through the media. He lamented that Kano has developed a reputation for disrespectful discourse, noting that neighboring states are ashamed of what is happening in Kano.
He reminded the gathering to follow the code of ethics by being reliable and dependable, releasing information aligned with societal growth and development. He urged online media practitioners to avoid sensationalism and exaggeration, operate within societal norms, and ensure every piece of information is verified before dissemination.
In his address, the Kano State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Waiya, expressed his long-standing support for journalism and affirmed his belief in the nobility of the profession. He reiterated his determination to uphold these values.
Nigeria Tracker reports that Comrade Ibrahim Waiya stated that April 27th is a historic day with the inauguration of the online media chapel
