World Press Freedom Day: PMB reaffirms commitment to upholding press freedom in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his joy on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, celebrated internationally on May 3.
In a statement released by presidential spokesman Femi Adesina, the President highlighted that this year’s celebration marks 30 years since the UN General Assembly declared an international day for press freedom.
He further acknowledged the crucial role of media professionals in keeping society informed and educated, often risking their lives in the process.
The President expressed his delight that the rights of Nigerian journalists have been protected and upheld in the past 8 years, in line with the theme of this year’s celebration, “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights”.
He commended Nigerian journalists for their unfettered freedom to practice their art and assured them of his administration’s commitment to upholding this freedom even as they wind down in office.
President Buhari charged media professionals to continue to exercise their freedom with a high sense of responsibility, working towards the cohesion of the country and being patriotic in their reporting.
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