Online media operators urged tmOperators of online media platforms have been urged to always uphold the ethics and professional standards of journalism.
The Kanwan Katsina and District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, who is also the Patron of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Katsina State Council, made the call during the inauguration of officials of the newly established Online Media Chapel in Katsina.
Those elected to run the affairs of the Online chapel in Katsina for a period of one year are Abubakar Shafi’ of Mobile Media as pioneer chairman, Mustapha Sadiq of Katsina Post as Secretary, while Zaharadeen Ishaq of Katsina Times serves as treasurer .
Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara emphasised the need for online media practitioners to demonstrate professionalism, accuracy, fairness and responsibility in the discharge of their duties, as adherence to journalistic ethics is essential for building public trust and credibility.
The Royal Father tasked members of the chapel to ensure timely payment of their dues urged them to establish a Secretariat from where it will run its official activities.
He further urged media owners and practitioners to ensure that information published on their platforms is properly verified before dissemination to avoid spreading false information and misleading the public.
The Kanwan Katsina also encouraged the newly inaugurated officials of the Chapel to provide purposeful leadership and promote unity among online media practitioners in the state.
The traditional ruler said as the patron of NUJ Katsina State Council, his doors are always opened for support and advice, wishing them success through their tenure as executives of the Online chapel
The inauguration marks another milestone in the efforts to strengthen professional journalism and promote ethical standards among Online media practitioners in Katsina State.
