The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to upholding the principle of press freedom while urging media professionals to exercise their freedom with the utmost sense of responsibility.
A statement by Idris’ Special Assistant (Media), Rabiu Ibrahim, said he made the remarks in Abuja on Thursday when he received senior executives of the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO) on a courtesy visit to his office.
“That is what I think the media industry will also help us to achieve. 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 say you are doing press freedom. That is unacceptable,” he said.
The Minister said press freedom is the cornerstone of a thriving democracy and the government fully recognizes the importance of a vibrant medi