Marks want insurance policy for journalist.

Senate President David Mark has said the
National Assembly will look into the
possibility of giving journalists in the
country insurance policy to mitigate the
hazards of their profession.

Speaking in Uyo on Saturday during the
opening of a two-day 2013 Senate Press
Corps Retreat, Mark said Nigerian
journalists needed insurance coverage
because of the risks involved in their jobs,
especially in the northern parts of the
country.
The Senate President praised journalists for
always performing their duties effectively
despite the risks involved.

He said, "I advocate that there is need for
you to have proper insurance and life
coverage. As part of our legislative
oversight function and in furtherance of
good governance, it is also our concern
and I believe we will be able to address
that issue."

He urged the Senate Press Corps to be fair
and accurate in reporting the activities of
the Senate, adding that the journalists had
duties to educate and enlighten the masses
on Senate's matters.

"I want to use this medium to talk to the
media on reporting facts. I urge you to
report facts as you see them, educate the
people. There is no way you can educate
people on falsehood. Education must be
based on verifiable facts and figures.

"I must say the Senate Press Corps has
done well but there is still room for
improvement. The opportunity you have
as Senate reporters is not available to all. If
you are to criticise, criticise constructively
and when it is time to praise, do so.
Balance your report so that people can
make inform decisions," he said.
He also commended the infrastructural
development in Akwa Ibom State.

He said, "It is impossible to come to Akwa
Ibom without making a statement that
God's will is done in the state. What we lack
most in this country is not the vision, but
the political will and courage to execute
projects without distraction like what
Governor Akpabio is doing."

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