Philip Nyam 
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has tasked the Nigerian media to be objective and avoid sensationalism in its efforts to contribute to nation-building.
Emphasising the role of the media in shaping national discourse and holding the government accountable, Abbas urged the Nigerian media to remain focused and uphold journalistic ethics in its operations.
Abbas spoke when he hosted the management of the Media Trust Group, the publishers of the Daily Trust titles, during a courtesy call in his office at the National Assembly yesterday.
The delegation was led by the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Media Trust, Malam Ahmed Shekarau.
Abbas said: “Try to invest more in objectivity; try to invest more in professionalism; short-term gains don’t make an organisation last. It is truth and transparency that will make you last forever,” the Speaker said.
