Tajudeen Abbas, the speaker of the house of representatives, says Nigeria needs “an enabling legal environment and an efficient judicial system” for press freedom to thrive.The speaker praised the media as the “fourth arm of government”, noting that “press freedom and good governance are intricately linked”.
“The 10th House recognises the integral place of a free and responsible press in the activities of government, resulting in our resolve to strengthen media freedom and operations through our legislative agenda that is aimed at reviewing laws and practices that restrict the press in the discharge of their constitutional duties in an unfettered and independent manner,” the speaker said.
“We are not unaware that over the years, a number of journalists and media organisations have encountered various forms of challenges while undertaking their professional duties.
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