The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi, has called on media professionals across the country to recommit themselves to integrity, professionalism and collaborative effort in confronting what he described as one of the greatest threats to modern journalism—misinformation.
Speaking on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the 2025 National Media Summit in Jalingo, Taraba State, Abdullahi said the summit’s theme, “Rebuilding Trust: Media Integrity in the Age of Misinformation,” captures a national urgency to restore public confidence in the media at a time when false content spreads with unprecedented speed.
He expressed appreciation to the Taraba State Government and Governor Agbu Kefas for hosting and supporting the summit. Abdullahi also recognised the efforts of past NUJ leaders, singling out Professor Umaru Pate, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Kashere, whom he hailed as a mentor and consistent advocate for ethical journalism.
The NUJ President noted that the explosion of digital media platforms has enabled unverified information to reach millions within seconds, heightening the responsibility of trained journalists to distinguish truth from falsehood.
Abdullahi outlined four core principles he said must shape the future of journalism in Nigeria: integrity in reporting, professionalism in an evolving digital landscape, improved safety and welfare for journalists, and a renewed commitment to ethical standards that strengthen public trust.
