By: Eze Adiuku
The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Alhassan Yahya, has called for strengthened collaboration between the media and anti-corruption agencies to combat corruption and promote transparency in Nigeria.
Speaking at the ICPC–NUJ Stakeholder Engagement held in Abuja on Thursday, March 26, 2026, Yahya described the gathering as a critical step toward addressing one of the major obstacles to national development.
He noted that corruption continues to pose a serious challenge to Nigeria’s growth by weakening institutions and eroding public trust, stressing that tackling the menace requires collective responsibility and sustained cooperation across sectors.
According to the NUJ President, the partnership between the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigeria Union of Journalists is both strategic and necessary, given the media’s role in promoting accountability and informing citizens.
He emphasized that journalists serve as watchdogs of society by uncovering facts and ensuring that public office holders remain accountable to the people, adding that this responsibility aligns with the ICPC’s mandate of enforcement, prevention, and public enlightenment in the fight against corruption.
Yahya further stressed that effective collaboration between the media and public institutions must be anchored on professionalism, accuracy, fairness, and mutual respect, noting that government agencies must remain transparent and provide reliable information to support responsible journalism.
The NUJ President urged stakeholders to move beyond rhetoric and work toward building a lasting culture of accountability, where integrity becomes a shared value and public confidence in governance is restored.
He expressed optimism that sustained cooperation between the media and anti-corruption agencies would strengthen systems that deter corruption and promote good governance in the country.(Independent Voice)
