Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Saturday has urged journalists to ignore fake news and work within the rules that govern their profession.
Tambuwal said hate speech and fake news are becoming very negative forces that divide the society.
“This has since become a threat in our Democratic system, as such we should always discourage the spread of all news that will distract our peace and unity in the country.
“Getting closer to the 2019 general election, journalist have to adhere by the code of conduct and the ethics of the profession,” he added.
Tambuwal also promised more support to good journalists in the state, to enable them discharge their responsibilities more professionally.
“Sokoto state government and NUJ are always partners in progress and will continue to work together to encourage the peace and unity the state is known for,” he added.
In his address, the state NUJ Chairman, Malam Isa Shuni, praised journalists in the state for giving him another mandate, and pledged not to let them down.
“We will direct our attention this time around to establishing NUJ cooperative society, as a way of generating revenue to the union and of empower our members.”
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