World Press Freedom Day: Saraki tasks journalists to shun propaganda

Nigeria Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has asked journalists across the country to reflect on the profession to see how the industry has shaped the society.

Addressing Senate Press Corps in Abuja, Saraki urged the press to be factual in discharging their responsibility as it bothers on legislative reportage.

“Your stories play a major role in the discharge of our responsibility. I urge you to go beyond propaganda and report us correctly.”

Saraki also says they received a total number of 196 nominees for various appointments, but confirmed 185 in less than two years.

He noted that the National Assembly under his leadership had passed motions that impacted on well-being of the nation, adding that such was done with private sector participation in the economy.

According to him, the upper legislative chamber has investigated fraudulent cases through its oversight functions, noting that the exercise has so far yielded better results.

“As we continue to pass motions, we have investigated some fraudulent cases as an institution and have prevented so much for the betterment of the country,” he maintained.