Media and freedom advocates have called on Nigerian security agencies to ensure the safety and protection of journalists as Africa’s largest democracy holds its general election next month.
The experts spoke at a media freedom symposium organised by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) in collaboration with the Canada Fund for Local Initiative (CFLI). Speakers from across various sectors participated in the event which was held on Tuesday in Abuja.
The Executive Director of CJID, Tobi Oluwatola, said the dialogue was put together to get experts’ perspectives on ‘Security, Media and Safety’ in the purview of the 2023 general elections. Mr Oluwatola said the conversation is part of CJID’s mission of using journalism innovation to promote democratic accountability and sustainable development.
