National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has implored members of the 2024 Hajj media team to ensure accuracy and objectivity in their reportage throughout the hajj operation.The chairman of NAHCON, Malam Jalal Arabi, made the call at inauguration of the National media team for the 2024 Hajj yesterday in Abuja.
Arabi also emphasised the need for members of the media team to “be upright because so much depends on what you report.
“You are in a position that can make or mar a community. The concern is to ensure that you do what is right to the best of your ability and conscience.
“I have no doubt in my mind that you have proven your worth in all spheres, but there is no harm in being reminded as to the high expectations from you to do the right thing throughout the pilgrimage.
“The commission is open to constructive criticisms and guidance.”
Arabi also urged the media team to be participatory, saying “don’t just think you are going as a media team only.
You also have the responsibility to participate and guide other pilgrims where necessary.”
Earlier, the commissioner for planning, research, statistics, information and library services, Prof. Abubakar Yagawal, had enjoined members of the media team to protect the interest of Nigeria and project the image of NAHCON positively.
Yagawal also reminded the media about the principle of information dissemination, set by Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him).
He said Prophet Muhammad said “whoever believes in Allah and the last day should either say what is good or keep quiet.”
