The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger State Council, has disclosed plans to consider the merger of registered online media organizations in the state with a view to forming a federated Chapel.
The State Chairman of the NUJ, Dr. Abu Nmodu, made this known when officials of a private online media outfit, Flash Radio and Television, paid him a courtesy visit at the IBB Press Centre (Pen House), Minna.
Dr. Nmodu outlined the requirements for the formation of a Chapel as stipulated in Article Three of the NUJ Constitution, assuring that once the necessary provisions are met, the Council would not hesitate to inaugurate a federated Chapel for registered online media practitioners.
He further revealed that the Council has already set machinery in motion to identify and verify genuine journalists, explaining that the initiative is aimed at sanitizing the profession and ridding it of quacks.
While commending the promoters of Flash Radio and Television for their initiative, the NUJ Chairman cautioned them to strictly adhere to the ethics of journalism.
He expressed satisfaction with the growing presence of private digital broadcasting organizations in the state, describing the trend as a reflection of global developments in the media industry.
Dr. Nmodu noted that the establishment of Flash Radio and Television would strengthen the Union’s efforts in educating the public on their civic responsibilities, adding that misconceptions about democracy and development often stem from inadequate access to accurate information.
Earlier, the General Manager of Flash Radio and Television, Hadiza Yawa, disclosed that the media outfit has been duly registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
She explained that the station was founded on the philosophy of promoting socio-cultural values and practices for the overall development of society.
She also appealed for official recognition of Flash Radio and Television as a Chapel, assuring the NUJ leadership of the station’s commitment to upholding the ethical standards of the journalism profession.
