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2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by AnonPoet: 3:49pm On May 04, 2020
2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists are frontline heroes” – Human Rights Commission

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate the 2020 World Press Freedom Day amidst the challenges posed by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Mr. Tony Ojukwu has commended the efforts of Nigerian journalists in creating awareness and disseminating information on the COVID-19 Pandemic. This is despite the personal risks of exposure to the infection as well as violations of their human rights to freedom of press, health and life from state and non-state actors.

Mr. Ojukwu who gave this commendation in Abuja, urged journalists to continue to exercise wise discretion in disseminating accurate information about the pandemic to avoid unnecessary panic that could result in devastating effects on the populace.

While noting that Journalists deserve more protection in all ramifications during the course of their duties, the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission said the “media plays a crucial role in the promotion of human rights in the society as they make people aware of their rights, expose violations, and focus attention on people and issues in need of human rights protection without discrimination, ensuring that no one is left behind.”

For highlighting the impact of the COVID-19 crises on poor and vulnerable populations, Mr Ojukwu on behalf of the Commission praised the media for their frontline advocacy roles: “We give kudos to the media for defending the rights of the vulnerable, highlighting the need for intervention in the situation of the rural poor, women and girls, persons with disabilities, internally displaced persons and the daily paid workers who form the majority of the Nigerian society.”

In line with the theme of the 2020 commemoration of the World Press Freedom Day – “Journalism without fear and favour,” Mr. Ojukwu urged media practitioners in Nigeria to remain steadfast in promoting and protecting human rights, ensuring that government and security institutions are accountable to the people during the COVID-19 operations and beyond.

Mr. Ojukwu also called on governments at national and state levels and all non-state actors to respect the rights of journalists in accordance with sections 22 and 39 of the 1999 Constitution as amended. According to him: “It is only through the guarantee of press freedom and protection of the rights of journalists that we can truly claim to be a democratic society.”

In an age of unprecedented increase in online and other forms of news media, the human rights Chief enjoined journalists and media practitioners to practice their profession with responsibility by respecting the rights of other citizens. In this regard, he urged them to avoid hate speech, fake news, misinformation and defamation which are all capable of inciting violence, promote fear and violate the human rights of others in a peaceful and egalitarian society.

The Executive Secretary acknowledged the media for supporting the Commission in its mandate, as well as to paid tribute to Journalists who lost their lives or suffered one form of human rights violation or the other during the course of their duties, saying the Commission stands by them.

Mr. Ojukwu called on government and media owners to use the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic to improve the climate for the practice of journalism in Nigeria, including training, protection, compensation and the deployment of modern tools to ensure that the Nigerian media continues to be relevant in the growth of Nigeria’s democracy and in the defence of human rights during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Issued in Abuja on Sunday, May 3rd, 2020

Tony Ojuwu Esq.
Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer,
National Human Rights Commission,
Abuja
https://newswirengr.com/2020/05/04/media-plays-a-crucial-role-in-the-promotion-of-human-rights-national-human-rights-commission/

Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by Paperwhite(m): 4:16pm On May 04, 2020
I celebrate journalists-the fourth estate of national realm.
CNN, BBC, Sahara Reporters, Premium Times, Fox News,
Punch, Daily Trust and many other.

As for governments abusing or suppressing press freedom, you should all bear in mind that "No evil deed will go unpunished.Any evil done by man to man will be redressed.If not now then later. If not by man then by God. For the victory of evil over good can only be temporary"-Late Dele Giwa.

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Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by Otunbaileesee(m): 4:51pm On May 04, 2020
Says who?
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by Yankiss(m): 4:51pm On May 04, 2020
There should be appropriate deterrent for leaders that willfully cage The Press and journalists. ICC invitation would do. The Press On their part should be more conscientious. Fake and malicious News cause unprecedented damage.

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Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by CelestineNelson: 4:52pm On May 04, 2020
as much as i will celebrate them...they should also find a way of mitigating fake news, and go straight to the point when reporting a politician the stole money....just say senator so so and so stole money and he is a thief instead of statements like...act of embezzlement, financial mismanagement, money laundry...it confused village people like me well well fa...for my village, he is a thief, he stole will conveyed the message directly and clear... thank you
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by overseer1(m): 4:52pm On May 04, 2020
In other words, It's journalism made EASY. One of the world wonders.

I can't stop imagining how the older generations practised their journalism without freedom as guaranteed and enjoyed today by journalists

Dele Giwa of blessed memories

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Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by OloriOfMontreal: 4:52pm On May 04, 2020
I'll commend Naija journalists when they stop covering and posting graphic images online for the media to feed on. They should take a leaf from the western media.

But then again, they dont need my commendation so I rest my case.

Paperwhite:
I celebrate journalists-the fourth estate of national realm.
CNN, BBC, Sahara Reporters, Premium Times, Fox News,
Punch, Daily Trust and many other.

As for governments abusing or suppressing press freedom, you should all bear in mind that "No evil deed will go unpunished.Any evil done by man to man will be redressed.If not now then later. If not by man then by God. For the victory of evil over good can only be temporary"-Late Dele Giwa.

NTA nko? undecided undecided
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by Kingpele(m): 4:52pm On May 04, 2020
Chia na so so talk we know for this country, what the poor and vulnerable people need at this moment is food stuff, English is just a language not food, u commend and then lament, all this mushroom groups and NGO self
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by Officialgarri: 4:52pm On May 04, 2020
This is meant for only true and honest journalists.

Anyone who publishes reports in biasness is nothing but a tool of propaganda.

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Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by DontTradeUrSoul: 4:53pm On May 04, 2020
Ok.
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by jumich1(m): 4:54pm On May 04, 2020
Exclude Nigerian press from that tag of "front line heroes" please
Those sensational press that hardly knows what investigational journalism is all about and are mostly depending on sensational bloggers for their reports embarassed embarassed embarassed
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by emmabest2000(m): 4:54pm On May 04, 2020
Saharan reporter should take the lead while
PM NEWS and their sex related fake stories should go to hell grin






Meanwhile ....
Kano residents are running away from their state
Leaving their Governor to governor himself grin

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Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by OgbanjeProphet: 4:55pm On May 04, 2020
Yea journalists are frontline commandoes, including Aunty Kemi angry
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by SouthNigerian: 4:55pm On May 04, 2020
Journalists aren't sellebating Freedom Day kankan.
Journalists here can celebrate World Oppreshon Day sad

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Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by evansjeff(m): 4:55pm On May 04, 2020
SlayQueenIG:
Buhari is worst than CCP in terms of press freedom


Don’t mind him, if only he can emulate our hero Donald Trump who keeps calling almost all American news outlets FAKE NEWS MEDIA at every given opportunity.
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by Golan007: 4:56pm On May 04, 2020
Not bloggers .
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by SlayQueenIG: 4:56pm On May 04, 2020
Buhari is worst than CCP in terms of press freedom
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by rawtouch: 4:56pm On May 04, 2020
kudos to those who don't collect brown envelopes
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by sanemind2(m): 4:57pm On May 04, 2020
Absolutely
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by tammie24: 4:57pm On May 04, 2020
Yes they are

The way they dey hype doctors

Make them hype journalists too

After all they are all doing their jobs
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by Memphis357(m): 4:57pm On May 04, 2020
Sowore for President 2023
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by money121(m): 4:57pm On May 04, 2020
Ok
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by Paperwhite(m): 4:57pm On May 04, 2020
OloriOfMontreal:
I'll commend Naija journalists when they stop covering and posting graphic images online for the media to feed on. They should take a leaf from the western media.But then again, they dont need my commendation so I rest my case.
NTA nko? undecided undecided
Tufiakwa! This media that has refused to upgrade?

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Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by Galactico4ever(m): 4:58pm On May 04, 2020
Funny enough no media outlet or journalist has had a live interview with Nigeria's president for months now. and nigeria is not even in top 100 when it comes to press freedom
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by Centcanada: 4:58pm On May 04, 2020
Not Nigerian journalist ooo. Nigeria journalist do not have reputation because they have been bribe by Nigeria government to report what ever they want especially Yoruba media because government paid them so so amount of money in order to say what is not relevant to the public to read but you doubt me now, ask why the Senate ban all the journalist not to enter plenary of the day they came back from recess. Ask them if they will tell you, of course no. Thank God their plan to Inject vaccine forcefully on people failed even when it has pass second reading. God will continue to expose you all.
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by Olarewaju89: 4:58pm On May 04, 2020
Our politicians did not allow our journalists to be in Frontline heroes. Selfish people
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by repent4christ: 5:00pm On May 04, 2020
https://uiz.io/9UnJ THIS SONG GOT 958 MILLION VIEWS, OYIBO EH?
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by Centcanada: 5:00pm On May 04, 2020
Not Nigerian journalist ooo. Nigeria journalist do not have reputation because they have been bribe by Nigeria government to report what ever they want especially Yoruba media because government paid them so so amount of money in order to say what is not relevant to the public to read but if you doubt me now, ask why the Senate ban all the journalist not to enter plenary the day they came back from recess. Ask them if they will tell you, of course no! Thank God their plan to Inject vaccine forcefully on people failed even when it has pass second reading. God will continue to expose you all.
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by OloriOfMontreal: 5:00pm On May 04, 2020
Paperwhite:
Tufiakwa! This media that have refused to upgrade?

cheesy cheesy that NTA black and white background still dey shock me. We're in 2020, NTA Dey 1990 embarassed
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by tophumble(m): 5:01pm On May 04, 2020
Truly they are Frontline heroes.

If journalism will be protected, activities of bloggers must be regulated to avoid fake news
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by Triangles1(m): 5:01pm On May 04, 2020
Journalist make the world worst like this because they have the power to make us believe what they want.



The truth will reveal here after.
Re: 2020 World Press Freedom Day: “Journalists Are Frontline Heroes” – HRC by Ayoswit(f): 5:01pm On May 04, 2020
True

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