NOV 11 OFF-CYCLE GUBER: IPC Calls For Safety, Protection For Reporters *Set to activate situation room on safety of journalists
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria today urged journalists and other media professionals who would be on electoral duty during the off-cycle governorship elections in Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo State on Saturday, November 11, 2023 to take all necessary steps to ensure their personal safety. IPC also urged security operatives and other stakeholders to protect the journalists.IPC Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade said the call was necessary in the light of reported tension and violent conflicts in the three States over which political actors have traded accusations.“It is very important for reporters covering the off-cycle governorship election to be safety…