"As Christian
Journalists, we have a double calling to tell the truth."
This was
an excerpt read by the President of Journalists For Christ (JFC), Mr. Lekan
Otufodunrin during the first edition of JFC's Career clinic in 2016, held at
the International Press Centre (IPC), Ogba, Lagos.
During the meeting, Mr. Lekan described journalism as a high call which go beyond a mere profession, stating that journalists are saddled with the responsibility of reporting the truth always.
Thus, he urged all journalists across the country to be very honest and diligent in all their journalistic duties.
In addition, one of the attendees of the clinic, Mr. Seun ..., who works with The Nation Newspaper, stressed the need for every journalist to engage in personal development to enable them be the best and in order for them to truly fulfill their high calling.
"We must make sure we are of high standards. Our work must speak for us. We should endeavour to be above average," Seun concluded.
During the meeting, Mr. Lekan described journalism as a high call which go beyond a mere profession, stating that journalists are saddled with the responsibility of reporting the truth always.
Thus, he urged all journalists across the country to be very honest and diligent in all their journalistic duties.
In addition, one of the attendees of the clinic, Mr. Seun ..., who works with The Nation Newspaper, stressed the need for every journalist to engage in personal development to enable them be the best and in order for them to truly fulfill their high calling.
"We must make sure we are of high standards. Our work must speak for us. We should endeavour to be above average," Seun concluded.
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