Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has charged journalists to always prioritise national interest in their reportage to help build a better society.
The governor made the call at the grand finale of the 2025 Press Week of Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ilorin, the state capital.
Represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the Kwara State governor commended journalists for their watchdog role.
“The media has the power to shape society for the better. Responsible journalism should always be in the best interest of the people and the communities you serve, ”he said.
He restated that the President Bola Tinubu administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda was aimed at improving the lives of ordinary Nigerians.
The Commissioner for Communications in the state, Mrs Bola Olukoju, represented by the Director of Information Services, Alh Jimoh Salau, noted that the Tinubu-led administration inherited serious challenges but has introduced reforms to stabilise the economy.
“The removal of petroleum subsidy, though painful, is beginning to yield results. Floating the naira and blocking leakages have saved funds for critical development. Nigerians need to be patient as the transformation in sectors like power will soon be felt,” she stated.
A veteran journalist and former Commissioner for Information, Alh Raheem Adedoyin encouraged the media to extend coverage beyond the state capital.
The chairman of the Correspondents Chapel, AbdulHakeem Garba, thanked members for their support and urged the government to organise media tours to rural areas for balanced reporting.
The highlight of the event included the presentation of awards to the chairman of Gbenga Hashim Foundation, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim and the founder of Thomas Adewumi University Oko-Irese, Kwara State, Engr Johnson Adewumi.
