President Bola Tinubu has urged media managers to focus on factual reporting and uphold professional integrity.
President Tinubu said this at the All Nigerian Editors Conference in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The theme of the conference is: “Economic Growth and Development Strategies in a Resource-Rich Country”.
At the event, media owners, editors, and other stakeholders called on the President to save the nation’s media industry amid the ongoing economic hardship in the country.
In his address, President Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, emphasised the importance of the media in national development.
Tinubu said: “As editors and media managers, your role in national development cannot be overemphasized. You are the custodians of public perception, the gatekeepers of information, and the voice of the people.”
Also, Tinubu spoke about the transformative potential of the media in shaping public understanding and contributing to the government’s efforts to address the nation’s challenges.
He called on media professionals to report truthfully and engage constructively to help the public understand the government’s actions.
“My administration is committed to turning our challenges into opportunities by ensuring that our vast resources bring prosperity to all Nigerians.
“With a united effort from government, citizens, and the media, we can build a resilient, diversified economy that offers security, opportunity, and hope for all Nigerians,” Tinubu added.
Furthermore, he stressed that Nigeria’s vast resources, both human and natural, could make the country one of the world’s most prosperous nations.
“This is the question that I believe Nigerians elected me to answer decisively. And it is the question that has fueled my vision for a country that truly lives up to its full potential.”
