NUJ Urges FG To Fix Dilapidated Roads In South West

By Ayodele Oni

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone B, comprising all the States in the South West has appealed to the Federal Government to fix the dilapidated roads in the zone

Rising from its periodic meeting in Ado Ekiti, the union particularly mentioned Ado-Aramoko-Itawure- Ilesa Road; Akure-Ilesa- Ibadan Road; Ibadan-Abeokuta road; Ado Ekiti -Ikare Akoko road; which are now becoming death traps.

The meeting, presided over by the Vice President, Zone B, Ronke Samo, was attended by chairmen and secretaries of all South West State Councils of the NUJ.

In a communique, signed by Abdulrazak Alege, Zonal Secretary, the NUJ B zone

appealed to the six governors in the South West States to partner with journalists across the zone towards ensuring adequate publicity of their programmes and policies, as well as fostering understanding between them and the citizens.

 It noted that the media, as the fourth estate of the realm, deserves more government’s attention and therefore enjoined state governments across the Southwest to prioritise the welfare of journalists, especially revamping facilities at public media organisations.

The Zone frowned at indiscriminate use of the Cybercrime Act against journalists, leading to the arrest and detention of a number of journalists across the country lately.

It asserted that the media remains the voice of the people and it must not be gagged under any guise.

 The Zone commended Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, for the infrastructural development, which his administration has provided for the people of the state.

The South West leaders of the union noted that the tour of some projects in the state availed them first-hand knowledge of some of the giant strides of the governor.

They urged Ekiti people to ensure the tempo is sustained. The Union therefore described the governor as focused and dedicated to the development of Ekiti State and her people.