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.
Bureau Of Lands Mike Omotosho SSA Youth Olupako Of Share Abdulwahab Ololele Ahmed \'Lateef Halidu Danbaba Rotimi Atere Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board Olubukola Kifayat Adedeji Ishaq Oloyede Sidikat Alaya Abdulrazaq Magaji Nigeria Computer Society Abdullahi G. Mohammad Emir Of Kano Kwara State Pension Board Apaokagi Salaudeen Oyewale Tanke Flyover Bridge Boko Haram Law School Scholarship Zulu Gambari Prince Bola Ajibola Akeem Lawal Iponrin Atiku Abubakar Okeose Christian Cementary Okedare Roseline Oni Aremu Government House AbdulHamid Adi Bursary BECE Ado Ibrahim Ilorin Chief Imam Of Ilorin Kale Ayo CBT ITP Olumide Daniel Ibitoye Olatunji Ibrahim Share/Tsaragi Balogin Alanamu Sango-UITH Road Ahmed Bukola Ajikobi AGILE Programme Ajikobi Sabi Aminu Adisa Logun Jalala Gabriel Fashanu Ibrahim Oniye Khadijat Ayoola Yusuf Omu Aran Cornelius Adebayo Onilu Pilgrims Board CACOVID Shehu Jimoh Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency Gbenga Olawepo Sabitiyu Grillo Tunde Akanbi Ibrahim Agboola Gambari Dumagi Sarafadeen Kayode Akorede A.G.F Abdulrasaq Abdulganiy Abimbola Abdussalam Col. Adedipe Usman Yunusa Ishola Abdullahi Moro Daud Adeshola Kwara State University Of Education Erubu

