President Bola Tinubu has urged media practitioners in Nigeria to hold his administration accountable through constructive criticism while maintaining fairness, truth, and a sense of national duty.
Speaking on Wednesday at the All Nigerian Editors Conference (ANEC) in Abuja, the president acknowledged the media’s pivotal role in shaping public opinion and safeguarding democracy.
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Tinubu, however, cautioned against using criticism as a tool to derail the nation’s progress, stressing that journalists must remain partners in building a stronger and more united country.
“I urge you to continue upholding the standard of journalism — report boldly, but do so truthfully,” he said.
“Critique government policy, but do so with knowledge and fairness. Your aim must never be to tear down, but to help build a better society.”
The president commended the Nigerian media for its historical contributions to democratic development and called for renewed commitment to professionalism, integrity, and national cohesion.
