Journalists Charged on Ethics and Professionalism as NUJ and IIIT Train Practitioners

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kano chapter, in collaboration with the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), has trained practicing journalists based in Kano on ethics.

The Chairman of the NUJ Kano chapter, Comrade Abbas Ibrahim, stated that the journalists were drawn from various media organizations operating in Kano State, including online, print, and broadcast media.

Comrade Abbas Ibrahim added that there are numerous opportunities for journalists to exploit new digital technologies to achieve self-reliance. He urged them to adhere to ethical standards to differentiate themselves from quacks.

He noted that many journalists now tell their stories in the digital space to combat fake news.

From left NUJ ,Chairman Abbas Ibrahim,Standing Head of IIIT and veteran Journalist Mustapha Ibrahim Chinade,Malam Bala Muhammad and Dr Ibrahim Siraj Adhama

In his remarks, the head of the training and veteran journalist, Malam Bala Muhammad, who is also a communication scholar, advised journalists to always uphold ethics and Islamic values in their practice.

On his part, one of the lecturers, Dr. Ibrahim Siraj Adhama, introduced the journalists to theories and practices related to balancing reportage and being fair to all parties involved. Dr. Adhama, who is also a renowned Quranic memorizer, emphasized that the media should maintain its independence without allowing any interference in its duties.

Certificates were issued at the end of the training.