By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam has urged Nigerians to shun hate speech as the nation is currently experiencing critical times.
Rev. Pam gave this advise when the Executive Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists paid him a courtesy visit at NCPC Corporate Headquarters, Garki 2, Abuja recently.
He said, “Words are powerful, they can build or destroy a nation.”
Also the NCPC lead commended the Nigeria Union of Journalists for their role in nation building and development, adding that the Nigeria media has played a great role in information dissemination.
He appreciated the media for countering fake news particularly from the social media and for always dissemination activities of the Commission.
He said, “Journalism is not only an expression of opinion but a profession that speaks life. ”
He assured the journalists that the Commission would support the NUJ.
National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Mr Chris Isiguzo
commended the Executive Secretary for his track record of selfless service and integrity to the nation.
Isiguzo said, “It is on record that your honesty and hard work have contributed in restoring probity, transparency and accountability to the Commission within a short time.”
He stressed the need for collaboration between the Commission and National Union of Journalists in advancing the cause of peaceful coexistence in the country and in other areas of promoting our democratic value
