The House of Representatives said on Friday that it would review the laws and practices restricting press freedom and the ability of the media to carry out its constitutional role in the country.
Rep. Akin Rotimi, Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, said this while delivering a keynote address, to mark the 2024 World Press Freedom Day organised by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Nigeria.
Rotimi said the legislature would prepare the ground for journalists to operate without any hindrance provided they adhere to the tenets of their profession.
“We will enhance good governance practices, transparency and
accountability through media chats, public hearings, townhall meetings, etc., amongst other scheduled legislative actions in Agenda 6,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the International Press Freedom Day, celebrated every May 3, is a day of reflection among media professionals and stakeholders on issues of press freedom and professional ethics.
Rotimi said that the 10th House of Representatives led by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, had resolved to work with the media to ensure a successful running of the present government.
