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IPC Advises Journalists Covering Edo Governorship Election To Be Safety Conscious

..tasks security, other stakeholders to work in harmony with journalists

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September 19, 2024
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Protest : IPC Urges Journalists To Adopt Safety Measures
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The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos- Nigeria, has enjoined journalists and other media professionals that will be on duty during the governorship election holding in Edo State on Saturday, 21st September 2024 to pay deserved attention to their personal safety.

IPC gave the charge on Thursday in a statement issued on its behalf by Melody Akinjiyan , Press Freedom Officer, IPC.

The statement said IPC also urged security operatives and other stakeholders that would be involved in the Edo State Governorship election to help ensure the safety of journalists.

The IPC Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade was quoted as saying in the statement that the call was necessary because of the consistent trend of journalists being victims of attacks during election period and the conflicts and tension by political actors and other players in the electoral process in the state.

“It is very important for journalists covering the Edo State election to be safety conscious in the discharge of their duties, and to avoid situations that will put them in danger.

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“Journalists are expected to take into consideration some safety measures while on the field.

Arogundade admonished them to internalize the following tips :
• Be non-partisan
• Don’t walk or move alone
• Be INEC accredited and have your organizational identity card,
• Be brave and smart i.e. cover violent situations from a reasonable distance
• Handle classified information appropriately.

He also called on other stakeholders, especially the security agencies to undertake their tasks in a very professional manner.

“He urged The Inspector General of Police to advice officers and men on the field, to protect accredited journalists, because the media is a critical part of the electoral process and journalists should be accorded due rights and privileges to enable them carry out their social obligations as partners in enshrining the credibility of the electoral process.

“Other stakeholders, including elections observers should also proactively provide journalists covering the elections with information to ensure that all work together for the success of the elections”, Arogundade added.

“As part of initiatives to keep tab on the safety of journalists, IPC said that there are safety alert officers who journalists under threat/attack can report to via calls or messages. The concerned officers : Melody Akinjiyan (Press Freedom Officer, IPC) – 08132776441
Olutoyin Ayoade (Communication Officer, IPC) – 08114503887,” the statement said.

Arogundade also enjoined journalists to report any threats to the Edo State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists.     (vitalnewsngr.com)

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