Mr Mathew Kuju, a veteran journalist and publisher of Eggon newspaper in Nasarawa State, has called on journalists in the state to promote unity, peace and national development.
Kuju made the call on Thursday while speaking at the congress of the state council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Lafia.
He said that if journalists worked in unity, it would go a long way in promoting peace among them and other people in the society.
“I want to thank all of you for always giving me the needed respect all the time even though I am not the oldest person here.
“My advice is for all of us to work in unity and harmony because when we work in unity, we will achieve our aims of being the mirror of the society,” Kuju said.
The veteran journalist tasked the upcoming and old journalists to adhere strictly to their professional ethics in the interest of peace and national development.
Mr Jerry Peleng, a retired News Editor with the Nasarawa State Broacasting Service (NBS), also tasked media practitioners on national stability and growth.
“It is when we are united that we achieve our aims.
“So, I also call on us to see ourselves as brothers and sisters,” he said.
Mr Samson Jonah, another jornalist, also urged his colleagues to embrace team work in the interest of the union and for the interest and development of the country.
Jonah, who works with the State Broacasting Service, assured the leadership of the union of their support to enable them succeed.
Earlier, Mr Dogo Shammah, the Chairman of NUJ in the state, said that the meeting was aimed at discussing issues on moving the union forward and the contribution of newsmen to nation building. (NAN)
