The federal government Wednesday reiterated its resolve to create an environment where journalists can work freely, without intimidation, and with the assurance that their rights will be acknowledged and protected. Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris said this during the launch of a book written by the Senior Vice Chairman and Editor-In-Chief of LEADERSHIP Media Group, Azu Ishiekwene, entitled ‘Writing for Media and Monetising It” in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Idris, who chaired the occasion, said Ishiekwene, as a writer, editor, administrator, publisher, a mentor and role model to many, had used the book to close the critical gap between practice and entrepreneurship in the media industry.
The minister said: “This initiative represents a meaningful way for the author to give back to the media industry by offering valuable guidance and support to the next generation of journalists. I share in the expectations ahead, that this effort will open up broader opportunities to complement the government’s current effort to invigorate and economically empower our creative and talented young citizens. “As we celebrate this milestone, it is also important to reaffirm the commitment of the Tinubu administration to a free and responsible journalism.
We understand that a society can only flourish when its media organs are free to report the truth without fear of retribution and to equally hold those in authority accountable. “The President Tinubu .
