By Fasilat Bello
As the 2023 general election approaches, broadcast journalists in the country have been urged to remain unbiased and exhibit professionalism in elections reportage.
Chairperson, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State, BCOS Chapel, Miss Dupe Fehintola stated this at a lecture marking World Radio Day organized by the NUJ, Oyo State Council held at the Press Center, Iyaganku, Ibadan.
Speaking on the “Role of Radio in Democratic Development”, Miss Fehintola explained that it was important for journalists in the industry to perform the role of a sensitizer that would enable the electorate to choose the right leaders in the forthcoming election.
She urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to uphold transparency and ensure the effective use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BIVAS, to checkmate electoral malpractices.
Speaking on the theme “Radio and Peace”, the Convener, Society for Journalism Enhancement Initiatives, Mr. Gbemiga Bamidele enjoined radio journalists to be patriotic in their content towards ensuring a peaceful nation.
Mr. Bamidele urged broadcast journalists in the state to comport themselves within the ambit of the code of ethics as enshrined by Nigerian Broadcasting Commission, NBC code, and the NUJ to avoid conflicts.
Also speaking Chairman, NUJ Oyo State Council, Mr. Ademola Babalola advised journalists to adhere to the ethics of the profession before, during, and after the general elections.
Mr. Babalola urged media owners to improve the welfare of their staff for efficient service delivery.
The event which featured a Question and Answer session also witnessed the presentation of awards to veteran journalist and former governor of Oyo State, Chief Rasheed Ladoja.
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