Dogara said this on Saturday at a two-day conference organised by the Premuim Times Centre for Investigative Journalism, to mark the Press Freedom Day in Abuja.
The Speqker pledged the support of the parliament to the Nigerian press in its efforts to uphold fairness, objectivity and truth. “The theme of this year’s celebration is most apt as Nigeria now faces one of the worst periods of insecurity manifesting in violent extremism, rampant cases of kidnapping, cattle rustling.
“In all nations of the world, the citizens appreciate the role of the press to inform, educate and entertain as well promote accountability of the government to the people,’’ the lawmaker sai.
vanguardngr Sir what did you do while in your powerful position of power and influence during your reign in the 8th NASS?. The saying that any job you wish accomplished is better done by yourself. You can now only wish and play the post of a utility player. Your call is in fact, mischievous.
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