By Omosola Olumide
The Olota of Ota of Awori land , His royal Majesty, Kabiyesi (Oba) Kabiru Adeyemi Obalanlege, on Monday has called on journalists to be factual in their reporting and ensure credibility on online news by verifying stories before publication.
His Royal Majesty, gave the advice during a courtesy visit of members of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Independent Online Chapel, Ota, led by their able Chairman, Comrade Kayode Taiwo at Olota Palace.
Olota of Ota, also announced the gift of a plot of land to NUJ Independent Online Chapel, Ota, at Itele Road, for construction of its secretariat. He further promised to facilitate frequent training of journalists for credible and objective reportage.
Reckless abandonment of objectivity and credibility always show in some online reporting, which necessitated a need for NUJ national body to consider creation of professionalism as a body through introduction of stamp and seals for all members just like other professional bodies, like Nigeria Bar Association and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
"Be careful and ensure you balance your stories in strict adherence to the tenets of your professional calling" .
"Being a journalist myself, and lecturer both at home and overseas, I am very at home working with you. I remember the newsroom life. Everybody is the same. Journalism is a small world. We have to be our brothers' keepers", he affirmed.
The Independent Online NUJ Chairman, Ota, in his response , Comrade Taiwo thanked the Kabiyesi for his advice and generous gift of the plot of land, while also appreciating his lecture on importance of training, and promise his members would hold it as gospel truth.
Comrade Taiwo further noted that the association had wanted to embark on courtesy visit to corporate organizations since its formal recognition by the Ogun State NUJ Chapter, but thought it is wise to begin from the Kabiyesi to receive royal blessing.
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