By: Mercy Abiodun
The Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists (NUCJ), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has instructed the newly recruited members of the Union to see the ethics that guide the professional as their best friend.
NUCJ gave the admonition at its physical training held at the old Social Sciences (SOMASSA) LTA4 on the 15th of April, 2023.
Speaking at the training, the Union President, Friday Omosola said for journalists to excel, he/she must be familiar with professional ethics and put them into practice every day.
"Journalism ethics are a set of rules and guidelines that oversee the profession, either objectivity, fairness, truthfulness and accuracy must be upheld."
During her session, NUCJ General Secretary, Oyinkansola Ogunkande, stated what the profession entails and how to properly disseminate timely stories.
She added that when it comes to the private life of interviewees, there are limits journalists can go to.
In the same vein, the Union Public Relations Officer(PRO), Emmanuel emphasized the 5Ws and H in news writing.
Peter further stated that journalism consists of both bad and good news, but the impact of the story will address its importance since it is in human interest.
Furthermore, the Vice-Presidential Editorial, Emmanuel Oluwadola, shared tips on the proper casting of headlines for news stories.
"For starters, the word count of the headline must not exceed ten[10] and should be written in the present tense.
"Abbreviations and contradictions are allowed in headlines and there are types of headlines."
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