Bola Tinubu has warned media practitioners in Nigeria, especially news editors, to only criticise the policies of his regime with fairness and a sense of national responsibility.
He made the call on Wednesday at the All Nigerian Editors Conference in Abuja, where he acknowledged the vital role of the media in shaping public discourse and strengthening democracy.
“Critique government policy, but do so with knowledge and fairness. Your aim must never be to tear down, but to help build a better society,” he warned.
Tinubu noted that criticism should not be used to undermine the nation’s progress, as the media must remain partners with him in building a more united country.
“We live in a time when information travels rapidly and widely. Social media has made every citizen a potential publisher.
“This has benefits, but it also increases the speed and scale of misinformation. Falsehood can take root before truth has time to speak.
“In such an environment, the editorial function is more important than ever. Verification must be your anchor; balance must be your principle, and professional judgement must be your guide,” Tinubu pleaded.
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