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Journalists covering the pandemic should have life insurance policies, NILVEJ
By Modupe Shodeinde
THE President of the Nigerian League of Veteran Journalists, (NILVEJ), Chief Oliver Okpala, has demanded for the provision of life insurance for journalists at the front line reporting the Covid-19 pandemic.
Okpala urged management of various media organisations to float such insurance policies for their staff in line with best global practices.
He went further to advise journalists to adhere to the Covid-19 safety protocol as they are often exposed to the global pandemic while carrying out their duties of reporting it.
Journalists were called on to perform their duties without fear or favour in line with the time tested tenets of the profession.
Okpala pointed out their role in nation building, which he said has become more apparent given the enormous challenges confronting the nation on different fronts. He enjoined them to remain upright and forthright.
He maintained that society is looking up to the media to give a sense of direction on how critical issues such as the economy, security and health could be handled to put the country on the right footing.
