By Fasilat Lawal
Ethics of the profession is a road map every journalist should do well to treasure and uphold.
Founder and Spiritual Head, Shafaudeen in Islam World Wide, Professor Sabit Olagoke made the comment during a jumat sermon to end Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN Ibadan Chapel’s Press Week at Shafaudeen International Mosque Wakajaye Ibadan.
Represented by Director Olagoke Education Legacy Foundation, Dr Ibrahim Adediran, Professor Olagoke, who described journalists as the watchdog of the society, urged them to hold public office holders accountable in the interest of the masses.
Professor Olagoke appreciated the role of FRCN NUJ Chapel in the media industry and pledged to continue to support the Union.
Speaking on the economic challenges facing the country, Professor Olagoke, said Nigerians should exercise patience while praying and trusting God to bring the nation out of the current distress.
In an address, the Chairman of FRCN Ibadan NUJ Chapel, Mr Oluwakayode Banjo said Radio Nigeria remained committed to the ethics of broadcasting in meeting its core mandate of disseminating factual information to the public.
Mr Banjo added that it is vital that clerics such as Professor Olagoke should constantly speak the truth to leaders in the country for the benefit of the masses.
Members of the Union were taken around facilities including the laboratory, fashion designing hub and mall in the complex.
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