Senate President Bukola Saraki, has reacted to the controversy over new requirements for accreditation of journalists intending to cover the National Assembly.The management of the National Assembly on Monday issued new guidelines for the accreditation of journalists covering the parliament.
The stringent provisions allow television, independent producers and online media to present only one reporter for accreditation. Each of them could present another as cameraman or photographer.They also set tough benchmarks on newspaper sales, internet audience, experience, tax clearance and others.It stated the new rule would take effect from June 11.
“These alleged guidelines have not emanated from either the Senate President or the Speaker, and will be promptly investigated. “The public should note that the 8th National Assembly has been committed to the freedom of the press as exemplified by its work to bring governance closer to the people through live streams and live tweets.
“This is because the leadership of the 8th National Assembly believes strongly in the freedom of the press and in carrying the Nigerian public along. Hence, the Senate President and all his colleagues will continue to work to ensure that these freedoms remain unhindered,” Mr Onemola said.
How many days left ?
Do the management of the National Assemble make such decision without the knowledge of the leaders of the chambers? Mr. Agada Emmanuel, Director of Information sure need to clarify this.
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