The Executive Secretary once again reiterated the need to widen the civic space rather than shrinking it noting that the media exists for the public good and by extension a catalyst for openness and good governance. “Similarly, we stand with Civil Society to condemn the attempts of some parliamentarians to pass bills restricting social media and civic space. We also stand with civil society to condemn attempts by NBC to impose excessive fines on media houses for activities based on information to the citizens,” the Executive Secretary said. “This would ensure that families of any deceased or maimed journalists are given the social security protection that they deserve,” Ojukwu added. NIGERIAN TRIBUNENHRC boss urges journalists to be courageous, patriotic,

Source: Nigerian Tribune May 03, 2021 15:56 UTC