2015 GENERAL ELECTIONS: THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA

2015 will not be a demise of Nigeria, as many opines, instead it will be an offshoot of a better Nigeria.

This was the submission of Dr. Tajudeen Yussuf at the annual symposium of the Muslims Student Society of Nigeria, NIJ chapter which was held at the Institution’s auditorium.

While discussing the topic: 2015 in introspect: the road map, Dr. Yussuf urged Nigerians to avoid tribal sentiments and vote with their conscience, adding that the media should be up and doing in their task.

Explaining how the role of the media in the 2015 general election is very essential, Mr Abdulhakeem Isola of Silverbird Television identified public trust, integrity and truth as what media professionals should imbibe themselves in, as the trio is what sells the industry.

Mr Jubril Folami of Lagos State Television said the new media which has come to stay will enable journalists to perform their duties more effectively during the elections as there will be no restrictions to their publications.

In his speech, the Producer Sunrise Daily, Channels Television, Mr. Suleimon Eldhee said though Nigeria is in a critical period presently, there is need for every Nigerian to stand to play their role in restructuring this country.

In his closing remarks, the Amir of the MSSN, NIJ, Adeoye Abdulhakeem advised his colleagues to be full of integrity and honesty which will bring the best out of them in the profession.