Journalists have been called upon to always bear the interests of the society in mind while discharging their duties as the watchdogs of the society.

 

Anambra state Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh made the call during the 2022 end of the year party and award presentation day of the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, held at the council’s secretariat in Awka.

 

Professor Chuma-Udeh while commending the efforts of journalists in nation building, acknowledged their powers to build and to destroy through their reportage, encouraging them to always abide by the ethics of the profession so as to effect positive change in the society.

 

The Chairman of Anambra NUJ, Dr Odogwu Emeka Odogwu and the Vice Chairman of the union, Comrade Ngozi Obileri thanked members of the union for maximally supporting them since they assumed office, encouraging them to continue to be professional in the journalism work, even as they prayed for God’s blessings and protection on them in the remaining days in 2022 and the year 2023.

 

Chairman on the occasion, Professor Emeka Ezeonu rated journalists in Anambra state high in playing their roles as the voice of the voiceless, encouraging them to always strive to conquer evils that prevails in today’s society with their daily reportage.

 

In separate remarks, the Traditional Ruler of Umuawulu in Awka South Council Area, Igwe Joel Egwuonwu, his Osomala, Ogbaru Council Area counterpart, Igwe Chukwuemaka Awogu, and Anambra NUJ Patron and a onetime President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Chris Elumunor, commended journalists in the state for their daily efforts towards reshaping the society for the good of the voiceless, reminding them of the need to remain unbiased in covering the forthcoming general elections.

 

Also speaking, the Chairman Organizing Committee for the event, Comrade Joy Mbachi and the Secretary of the Committee, Dr Njideka Ezeonyejiaku, appreciated the event sponsors and members of the union for their support in making the event a success, and used the opportunity to call on the public to always support journalists as their contributions in societal development cannot be over emphasized.

 

A guest at the event, Barrister Helene Mbakwe, asked Nigerians to take their destinies into their hands and vote wisely during the elections so as to elect people with their interests at heart and not money backed politicians who are only after their own selfish interests.

 

The event featured installation of new patrons of the Anambra state NUJ, as well as award presentation during which Comrade Alfred Ajayi of Purity FM won the union’s 2022 Ethical journalist award donated by Professor Stella Okunna.

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