Ajakaye Urges Media Unions to Prioritise Journalists' Welfare, Fair Treatment
According to Voice of Nigeria, the Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State Governor, Mallam Rafiu Ajakaye, has highlighted the essential role of media unions in championing journalists' welfare and addressing challenges within the industry to foster a more equitable society.
Ajakaye made these remarks during a courtesy visit from the newly inaugurated executive members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) at the Government House in Ilorin. He emphasized the need to improve journalists' welfare, pointing to the persistent issues of low and inconsistent salaries, especially in private media firms.
Calling the insufficient support for journalists a matter of concern, Ajakaye urged professional bodies to sustain efforts in advocating for better working conditions across the industry.
The Chief Press Secretary also called for stronger collaboration between media unions and the state government, encouraging comprehensive media coverage of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's administration's initiatives and programs.
He assured the NAWOJ executives that his office remains committed to partnering with them and supporting their goals throughout their tenure.
Ajakaye extended his congratulations to the new NAWOJ leadership and reaffirmed his office's openness to collaborative efforts, pledging his support for the association's success.
In her remarks, the Chairperson of NAWOJ in Kwara State, Hajia Bashirah Ayantola, praised Governor AbdulRazaq's administration for its commitment to gender equality, noting the appointment of women to significant positions across state ministries.
She explained the unique responsibilities women face in both domestic and societal roles and requested continued government support to help them fulfill these responsibilities effectively.
Also speaking, former National Vice President of NAWOJ, Hajia Bilikis Oladimeji, emphasized the importance of addressing gender-related issues, which are a priority worldwide.
She commended Governor AbdulRazaq for his proactive stance on gender issues within the state and praised the administration's recent initiatives, such as the statewide program for treating hypertension and diabetes.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
AbdulGaniyu Kareem Abdulrazaq Sanni Mohammed Yahaya Barki Budo-Egba Akanji Timothy Akangbe Sheikh Ridhwanullah Hussein Oloyede Kulende Ubandawaki Adamu Jemilat-Baki Habeeb Abdullahi Al-Ilory Sola Saraki Educational Foundation Moro Mufti Of Ilorin Yusuf Arowosaye Aliyu Muyideen Lai Mohammed Taibat Ayinke Ahmed Bursary Oniyangi KWASSIP Monsurat Omotosho Damilola Yusuf Adelodun Code Of Conduct Tribunal Modibo Kawu Adamu Ibrahim Sabi Olomu NULGE Abdulganiyu Oladosu Toun Okewale-Sonaiya Aminat Omodara TVC Female National Debate Code Of Conduct Bureau Wahab Isa Cornelius Adebayo Gambari Ambassador Kayode Laro Ibrahim Kayode Adeyemi Haliru Yahaya Alikinla Post Utme Ilorin Descendants Progressive Union Segun Abifarin Olokoba Wasiu Odewale Amasa Olusola Saraki Bilikisu Oniyangi Gbenga Awoyale Mohammed Khadijat Kubura Wahab Issa Voices Of Tomorrow Kayode Zubair Kwara Consultative Forum Abdulmumini AbdulRazaq Elewu KwaraLearn Dar-Al-Handasah Consultants Nigerian Medical Association Ali Ahmad Jimoh Saadudeen Muhammed Offorjama Olaiya Victor Mobolaji Adama Isa EndSARS Eleja Taiwo Banu Babaita Bello John Olanrewaju Stephen Fasakin Ishola Moses Abiodun Aiyedun Read With Me Peculiar Allowance Mumeen Lah Rueben Parejo Rotimi Oyedepo

