Mark wants insurance policy for journalists Senate President David Mark has said the National Assembly will look into the possibility of giving journalists in the country insurance policy to mitigate the hazards of their profession. Speaking in Uyo on Saturday during the opening of a two-day 2013 Senate Press Corps Retreat, Mark said Nigerian journalists needed insurance coverage because of the risks involved in their jobs, especially in the northern parts of the country. The Senate President praised journalists for always performing their duties effectively despite the risks involved. He said, “I advocate that there is need for you to have proper insurance and life coverage. As part of our legislative oversight function and in furtherance of good governance, it is also our concern and I believe we will be able to address that issue.” He urged the Senate Press Corps to be fair and accurate in reporting the activities of the Senate, adding that the journalists had duties to educate and enlighten the masses on Senate’s matters. “I want to use this medium to talk to the media on reporting facts. I urge you to report facts as you see them, educate the people. There is no way you can educate people on falsehood. Education must be based on verifiable facts and figures. “I must say the Senate Press Corps has done well but there is still room for improvement. The opportunity you have as Senate reporters is not available to all. If you are to criticise, criticise constructively and when it is time to praise, do so. Balance your report so that people can make inform decisions,” he said. He also commended the infrastructural development in Akwa Ibom State. He said, “It is impossible to come to Akwa Ibom without making a statement that God’s will is done in the state. What we lack most in this country is not the vision, but the political will and courage to execute projects without distraction like what Governor Akpabio is doing.
Posted on: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 17:41:56 +0000
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