The Head of Department Mass Communication, University of Lagos, Prof Abigael Ngwezzy-Ndisika has called on media practitioners to avoid publishing their news materials in a haste without proper verification.

She gave this advice recently during the graduation ceremony of Batch C, basic course trainees of National Broadcast Academy in Lagos.

According to Prof. Ndisika, publication without verification leads to destruction. "Rush to publish, rush to perish" she said.

In his comment, the Director of the Academy, Engr. Ajibola Abiola urged the graduands to the good ambassadors of the institute where ever they found themselves.

ABN TV reports that he charged them to make use of the training they acquired from the school and make the best of their various endeavours.

While reiterating that fake news is a recipe for insecurity and hate in the country, he called on the Batch C graduands to ensure they are not involved in the spread of fake news.

"Fake news and hate speech must be condemned by all. It stokes violence and insecurity. It brings about hate and disunity. I encourage you all to stay away from spreading information that have the tendency to threaten our peaceful co-existence" he said.

Source: https://www.abnews247.com/2019/12/rush-to-publish-rush-to-perish-versity-don-warns-journalists-against-fake-news/

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