Akume Cautions Media Against Negative Reports

Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Senator George Akume, has cautioned the media against negative reportage capable of  destabilising government’s efforts to develop the country.
Akume gave the caution when delegates from Television Continental (TVC) News station paid him courtesy visit yesterday in Abuja.
Akume, who commended the media for its contribution to the development of democracy in Nigeria, regretted some negative development among some media outfits in some quarters.
He said constructive criticism would serve as instrument for government to learn lessons from.
Akume emphasised on the relevance of media in the development of any country, saying that it was important for it to ensure balance and fairness in presentation of reportage of events.
He advised journalists in the country to always be cautious in their reportage in order to protect the image of the country.
“Ì am not saying you don’t have to criticise government, but to criticise, you must be very constructive and when you do that, government learnt quite a lot from you.
“The press contributes immensely to destabilisation of government, and I hope that TVC’s mission would certainly not in any way to promote negatively on the image of the ministry.
He said that TVC had made remarkable impacts in Nigeria by employing over 500 Nigerians to work in the company.
Akume advised the TVC crew to always engage in positive programmes that would impact positively on the lives of Nigerians.