Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Federal Government to ensure protection for media freedom in law and practice.
It lamented that relentless attacks on the media has undermined human rights protection for Nigerians, democracy and sustainable development.
In a statement to mark 2023 World Press Freedom Day, MRA said by strengthening right to freedom of expression, the government could ensure a future where other human rights are protected and respected.
The statement, signed by Programme Director, Ayode Longe, reads: “The evidence before us is no other sector has faced such relentless attacks as the media. By placing responsibility of policing a powerful institution as government on the media without adequate protection, the media has been made a target for attacks by corrupt officials seeking to hide their misdeeds…”
The group called on President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to commit to media freedom by reviewing and amending laws to ensure they provide protection for freedom of expression.