The
Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ and the Radio, Television,
Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU), has backed the
imposition of emergency rule in three states of northern Nigeria.
At a joint briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, National President of NUJ, Mohammed
Garba said the union supports any action that will help restore lasting peace
in the region. He however urged the military to endevour to abide by the rules
of engagement.
The NUJ National President who was joined by his counterpart in
RATTAWU, Comrade Oluyemisi Bamgbose, said the unions have concluded plans to
commence the picketing of media houses that have yet to settle the backlog of
salaries of media workers.
The NUJ National President added that the Union
is about to publish a Code of Conduct for media practitioners in Nigeria, to
check issues of professional misconduct.
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