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Malami lauds journalist for enhancing fight against corruption
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN on Sunday lauded journalist for enhancing the fight against corruption and protecting the tenets of democratic principles in the country.
Malami made this known in a statement issued by Dr Umar Gwandu, his Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations in Abuja on the 2020 World Press Freedom Day, which is celebrated every 3rd of May.
He also saluted the courageous support and efforts of the Nigerian journalist in upholding the rule of law.
Malami urged journalists to continue to uphold the ethics and virtues of their profession and guard against the `infodemic’ of spreading fake news, misinformation and distorted facts, especially in this period of COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Minister expressed appreciation on the media’s role in informing the citizens on the activities of government and holding the government accountable in compliance with Section 22 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
He reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government in supporting the media.
“This is through the provision of unceasing conducive atmosphere for socially-responsible independent press with unhindered right of access to information within the context of promotion of public interest.”
NAN
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