*Says rights of Nigerian journalists protected
By Egena Sunday Ode
President Muhammadu Buhari has said under his watch, the rights of Nigerian journalists have been fully protected.
He stated this Tuesday in a statement to felicitate with journalists in the country on the occasion of the annual World Press Freedom Day.
“This year’s celebration marks 30 years since the UN General Assembly’s decision proclaiming an international day for press freedom, and the President says the landmark is a tribute to media professionals, who risk their lives to keep society informed and educated.
“On this year’s theme, “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights”, President Buhari is delighted that the rights of Nigerian journalists have been protected and upheld in the past 8 years.
“We have kept the faith. We have ensured that Nigerian journalists have had unfettered freedom to practice their art, and on this occasion of World Press Freedom Day, we recommit to that resolution, even as we wind down in office,” the President said.
Accordingly, he charged media professionals to continue to be patriotic, work for the cohesion of the country, and exercise their freedom with a high deal of responsibility.
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