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Journalist’s Pen Can Unite Nigeria, Says Argungu
By Prince Benson Davies
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd., mni, has called for a new journalism orientation that uses the power of the pen as an instrument to mould and unite the Nigerian nation for rapid development.
DIG Argungu noted that the era of gorilla journalism should give way to developmental journalism, adding, “It should no longer be a profession for fishing out negative energies but one in partnership with both the government and the people in building an egalitarian and prosperous nation.”
In his goodwill message at the 8th Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, TRIENNIAL National Delegates conference in Owerri on November 27th, 2024, the PSC Chairman said the journalists, as the watchdogs of society, should be at the forefront of providing the checks and balances “in our democratic space. “You are required to enjoy the freedom to exercise all this important national assignment, and like Caesar, your wife should rise above suspicion.”
DIG Argungu’s goodwill message was presented on his behalf by Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, Head of press and Public Relations of the Commission. He said the journalists must support the government at all levels to succeed, as “this success will bring the required dividends of our growing democracy.”.
The PSC Chairman said the Commission holds the Nigerian journalists in high esteem and will always support all efforts that will sustain it’s independence. “I also know that this government, in its respect for freedom of association and expression, has allowed the journalists to operate without hindrance.”
He, however, declared that the journalists, on their own, “should reciprocate the government’s good gesture by playing to the rules and regulations guiding their conduct.”.
He congratulated the outgoing President of the National Body, Dr. Chris Isiguzo, for the visibility and direction he has given the Union and prayed that the Conference will produce new leaders who will not only sustain this success but improve on it.”.
DIG Argungu assured that the Commission will continue to hold the Union and its Members in high esteem and will also continue to partner with them in the overall interest of the nation.
