Kaduna state government has reaffirmed its readiness to strengthen collaborations and maintain a good working relationship with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna Council.
The Senior Special Adviser on Media and Communication to Governor Nasir El-rufai stated this during the visit of the NUJ executive members to Government House.
Mr. Muyiwa Adekeye explained that the priority of the government is to ensure that people are adequately informed about the government policies and the progress made in the state.
He extolled the virtues and the role of the media in keeping the people abreast of the happening around them and building their capacity through information sharing.
The Media aide further explained that the Kaduna state government had in the past trained Public Relations Officers ( PROs ), Directors and Permanent Secretaries of Ministries, and Journalists for effective communication of government policies.
He assured that the Kaduna government will redouble its efforts to ensure that a good working relationship is being sustained between the state and the Union.
Earlier, the Chairman of, Nigeria Union of Journalists Kaduna State Council, Comrade Asma’u Yawo Halilu assured the state government of her leadership’s commitment to promoting the professionalism that journalism is known for.
She said the Council would not in any way support journalism of bigotry, unfairness, and fake news.
