NUJ Charges Federal Government To Overhaul Security Strategy To Protect Lives Of Nigerians

The Central Working Committee of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Tuesday expressed worry over the worsening insecurity in the country, particularly the spate of killings, kidnappings and attacks on Nigerians.

This is just as the umbrella organisation of practicing journalists in Nigeria charged elected political leaders across the country to provide responsive leadership and to fulfil their campaign promises with a view to restoring confidence of the people in governance.

It specifically called on the Federal Government, and Security Agencies to overhaul their strategy to protect life and property of Nigerians.

The NUJ CWC which expressed its worry and call at the end of its meeting in Abuja, tasked journalists and Media organizations to give visibility and voice to ordinary Nigerians that are victims of kidnappings and other crimes, as in the case of the elites in the society, who occasionally fall victim but grab more media headlines and attention.

The CWC in a communique at the end of its meeting, applauded the federal Government for signing into law of the new minimum wage, and appealed to state governments in the interest of progressive governance to ensure effective and timely implementation of the national minimum wage.

The communique which was signed by the NUJ National Secretary, Mr. Shuaibu Usman Leman equally called on the Federal Government, and other relevant stakeholders in the health sector to redouble efforts in reducing maternal and infant mortality which it noted is on the increase in the country.

The Union also congratulated the Muslim Umma for commencing Ramadan and appeals to them to use the period to pray for peace, unity and security of the country.

The communique further states; “With the on-set of rains, and the possibility of flooding in parts of the country, NUJ calls on the States to take proactive remedial measures especially by increasing the enlightenment campaigns among the citizens on the need to clear drains and water ways.
“Consequent upon complaints following the refusal to allow some members to participate in the Ogun State NUJ Council’s election of March 29, 2019, the Central Working Committee resolved that the election be cancelled.

“Accordingly, the CWC directs the setting up of a five member caretaker committee to conduct fresh election within three months.”