The Commanding Officer of Nigerian Navy School of Music, Lt,Cdr Olaife Olaiya had today Friday, 6th December 2024 urge the Nigerian Union Of Journalist (NUJ) to roll up their sleeve to ensure due and thorough facts and verifiable proofs are available before news are broken to the general public. He said this at the instance of the newly inaugurated executives committee team of NUJ Independent Online Chapel led by the Union's vice Chairman, Comrade Tunji Egbewunmi paid a courtesy visit to his Music school located at Ota,Ogun state.
During the familiarisation visit,the CO warmly welcome the team of pen pushers to the School of musical trainings flanked by his teams of school leadership which showers cordial and civil attention to the August visitors of the Union.
While NUJ members were seated comfortably, the Naval information officer ,Lt,Ajayi acknowledged individual prowess in journalism, particularly for this special courtesy visit to the Naval School of Music. The officer stated that the commanding officer warmly received everyone and is ready to associate with the NUJ
Additionally, he provided an opportunity for individual official introductions, led by Vice Chairman Olatunji Egbewumi, who acted on behalf of the Chairman Kayode Taiwo.
He began the conversation with a formal introduction of the members, supplemented by the information officer's introduction of the other leading naval officers on seat.
Vice Chairman Olatunji Egbewumi elaborated on the justification for the courtesy visit, according to him, the visit was neccessitated by issues of incessant half baked reports from some misguided and unskilled influencers and fake news peddlers appears to be trained journalists,he said these sets of people's work always misinform the gullible public thereby led to unnecessary panic in the society. We are here and inaugurated to curb such misinformation henceforth.
The Union Treasurer, Comrade Omikunle Lukmon added the Navy should not hesitate to reach out to the Union anytime unverified or doubtful news is casted, complement the Vice Chairman comment to ensure verified and traceable news carried out with credible reportage is dished out from the community moving forward.
The familiarisation meeting also facilitated an understanding for mutual relationship between the Millitary Music School and the fourth realm of the Estate in synergy for a better and saner society.
In his further remarks, he commended the Nigerian Union of Journalists' Independent Online Chapel for proactively promoting a good image of journalism in Ogun State and its surrounding areas
He emphasized the importance of balancing reportage in all journalistic pursuits to uphold journalism ethics. He shared a negative encounter with online bloggers and a prominent Nigerian musician that the naval community and society disapproved of. He urged for balanced, unbiased reporting
The NUJ independent Online Chapel members responded to CO Olaiya, reiterating their commitment to ethical journalism. This commitment entails rigorous investigation, balanced storytelling, and unbiased reporting, in addition to fostering a positive relationship with naval officers within and beyond their jurisdiction
In conclusion, the Commanding Officer CO Olaiya showed his heartfelt gratitude and acknowledgement to the NUJ Independent Online Chapel's courtesy visit by officially presenting an award inscribed with "Compliments of the Commanding Office Nigerian Navy School of Music Ota Ogun State."
As a final gesture, a group photography session was held to commemorate the lasting cordial relationship between the NUJ Independent Online Chapel and the Navy School of Music, bringing the event to a close at the officers' mess.
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