Shettima Urges Media To Strengthen Democracy Via Constructive Criticism

Vice President Kashim Shettima has known as on the Nigerian media to strengthen democracy by embracing constructive criticism and demanding considering of their reportage.

Shettima made the decision in Abuja throughout the public presentation of the e-book My Life and Journalists Hangout and the sixtieth birthday celebration of veteran journalist, Babajide Kolade-Otitoju.

He mentioned the media should act as companions in progress, stressing that democracy thrives not solely on elections and establishments but in addition on a media tradition that interrogates concepts and holds energy accountable.

In accordance with him, societies decline when concepts go unchallenged and when residents fail to query prevailing narratives.

“A society is destroyed not by the absence of concepts, however by the absence of women and men with the braveness to interrogate concepts,” he mentioned.

The Vice President counseled Kolade-Otitoju for nurturing a tradition of vital engagement by means of his tv programme, Journalists Hangout, describing him as a logo of mental braveness and integrity in journalism.

He famous that the media, at its greatest, ought to function a “republic of conscience,” guiding public discourse and stopping the unfold of misinformation and unverified claims.

Shettima added that vital considering in journalism helps self-discipline nationwide conversations, protects society from conspiracy theories, and promotes reasoned public debate.

He praised the celebrant’s decades-long profession, noting that sustaining integrity and relevance in journalism over time is a uncommon achievement.

Additionally talking, Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Discussion board, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, counseled the media for its position in selling democracy and nationwide improvement.

In his assessment of the e-book, Kyari Mohammed mentioned the publication gives deep insights into journalism, governance, and public life, recommending it to policymakers and practitioners.

Earlier, former Director-Basic of the Nationwide Broadcasting Fee, Danladi Bako, described Kolade-Otitoju as a brave skilled devoted to public reasoning.

Different audio system, together with Sunday Dare, Gbenga Aruleba, and Abike Dabiri, additionally paid tribute to the journalist’s contributions to media and democratic improvement in Nigeria.

By Deji Elumoye

Times Nigeria