Edo NUJ Chairman Salutes Muslims, Harps On Prayers, Humility













Edo NUJ Chairman Salutes Muslims, Harps On Prayers, Humility

Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin 

The chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists,  Edo state council , Comrade Festus Alenkhe has sent a message of felicitation to all Muslims and Non Muslims alike on Eid-el-kabir celebration. 

In the message , Comrade Festus Alenkhe said a good life does not just happen adding that it is built by daily prayers,  humility,  sacrifice and patience.  

Comrade Alenkhe reminded the people of the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah adding that Eid-el-kabir is a celebration of faith, sacrifice, submission and truthfulness to divine will. 
The Edo NUJ chairman said the festival occurs on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah which is the final month of lslamic  lunar calendar that coincides with Hajj pilgrimage.


Comrade Alenkhe also appealed to journalists in the state to continue to engage in News reports that will deepen democracy adding that journalists have the power to operate under section 22 of the Nigerian constitution.  


Comrade Festus Alenkhe declared that chapter 2 , section 22 of the country's constitution states that the Press, Radio, Television and other agencies of the mass media are free to uphold the fundamental objectives of the constitution as they are also responsible for upholding the responsibility and accountability of the government to the people. 


He further quoted Nigeria's constitution as saying that it emphasizes the role of the mass media in holding the government accountable and ensuring transparency.
According to Comrade Festus Alenkhe, every journalist in Edo state must ensure that the ethics of the profession are strictly adhered to while performing the Journalism work.

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