Beware of Fake Journalists in Remo, Ijebu Areas, Ogun NUJ warns.
By Our Reporter,
The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has issued a warning to the public to be cautious of fake journalists operating in the Remo and Ijebu areas of Ogun State.
According to a press release issued on Monday by the NUJ, these impostors are posing as genuine journalists and engaging in unethical practices that can harm the reputation of the journalism profession and put the public at risk.
The NUJ has a chapel in Ogun East, known as the Ogun East Independent Chapel, which is responsible for directing the affairs of journalists in the Ijebu and Remo areas and verifying the authenticity of journalists.
While inaugurating the Ogun East Independent Chapel at Ijebu Ode last December, the State Chairman of the NUJ, Comrade Wale Olarewaju had alerted politicians employing untrained journalists as Media Aides to stop doing so in the interest of the public.
The union is advising the public to verify the credentials of individuals claiming to be journalists before engaging with them or providing sensitive information.
Authentic journalists, the NUJ notes, carry identification and are expected to adhere to the ethical standards of the profession.
The union is therefore urging community members to report any suspicious activities or individuals to the authorities, and is committed to taking necessary actions against those found impersonating journalists.
This warning comes as the NUJ has been working to uphold the integrity of journalism in Ogun State, and has been involved in various initiatives to promote ethical journalism practices.
The union has also been advocating for the protection of journalists' rights and the rule of law in the state.
In recent times, the NUJ has had to deal with cases of journalists being assaulted or intimidated, and has been working to ensure that journalists can operate safely and freely in the state.
The warning about fake journalists is a reminder of the importance of verifying the credentials of individuals claiming to be journalists, and of the need for the public to be vigilant in protecting the integrity of the media profession.
By working together, the NUJ believes that it is possible to safeguard the sanctity of the media profession and promote a culture of ethical and responsible journalism in Ogun State.
For inquiries, the Union urges the public to contact:
Comrade Bunmi Adigun,
The Secretary of the NUJ,
Ogun State Council via:
07034923929 OR
a07034923929@gmail.com
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