November 26, (THEWILL) — The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has urged the Nigerian media to exercise vigilance and resilience in their reportage as the nation faces security challenges.
Gwarzo made the call while receiving members of the Kano NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel, who paid him a courtesy visit in his office on Tuesday.
He emphasised the role of the media in drawing government attention to rising security threats and holding authorities accountable.
“The media should be more dedicated in highlighting the nation’s challenges. Journalists must do more to put pressure on the government to address the mounting insecurity”, he said.
According to him, Nigeria has yet to fully leverage technology to tackle the lingering insecurity, while criminals employ sophisticated methods to perpetrate their dastardly acts.
The deputy governor warned that fear is pervasive across the country, with citizens uncertain about safe travel and daily security.
He, therefore, urged journalists, particularly correspondent chapels nationwide, to amplify these issues and push the government toward effective action.
“Some communities at the borders of Kano have even entered accords with bandits, allowing attacks to occur undetected. It is our collective responsibility, together with the media, to confront these challenges”, he said.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Murtala Adewale, pledged to maintain a robust relationship with the government to ensure that the interests of the state and its citizens are served.
Abdullahi Yusuf is a seasoned journalist, communicator and was previously the Deputy Editor-In-Chief and Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Jos, where he retired on December 15, 2021
