The Senate President, Senator David Mark has stated National
Assembly's readiness to look into the possibility of giving journalists in the
country insurance policy to cushion the hazards of the profession.
Senator
Mark, who said this on Saturday the
opening of a two-day 2013 Senate Press Corps Retreat in Uyo noted “I
advocate that there is need for you to have proper insurance and life coverage.
As part of our legislative oversight function and in furtherance of good
governance, it is also our concern and I believe we will be able to address
that issue”.
The
Senate President, who reasoned that the nature of job carried out by
journalists require insurance coverage due to the risks involved in their job
especially in volatile states of the Northern Nigeria, commended journalists
for always performing their duties effectively despite risks involved.
Mark
charged the Senate Press Corps to be factual in their reportage, to educate and
enlighten the masses on the activities at the hallowed chambers, saying “I want
to use this medium to talk to the media on reporting facts. I urge you to
report facts as you see them, educate the people. There is no way you can
educate people on falsehood. Education must be based on verifiable facts and
figures.
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