IBOM CHRONICLE GET TOGETHER: Hon: Ubong Simon Advocates Professionalism, Passion Among Journalists.

By Ekemini Akpan

The Special Adviser on political, legislative and Chieftaincy affairs. in Ukanafun local government area, Hon Ubong Simon Ubak, has advocated for genuine passion for journalism among Journalists

Addressing the management and staffs of Ibom Chronicles Newspaper in a get-together party of the media outfit held in Uyo, Hon Ubong said journalism was gradually losing it's taste as the profession was now practiced without passion.

He described Journalism profession as the watch dog of the Society which ought to be practiced without bias  and ulterior motives, rather it should be centered on professionalism.

Simon expounded on the benefits of an unbiased reportage of news stories and events and how this can help to make the society a better place as today's media world is laced with blackmail and propaganda.

"Journalist are mouthpiece and eyes of the society and as such they should report factually and not one sided stories, lies, blackmails and propaganda.

"They are ethics to each professions and Journalism is not an exception and as such they should abide by this ethics which will influence their news reportage positively." He said

Ubong urged the staffs to do their work with love as the passion will be shown if it is done genuinely and that will increase their personal development and the media outfit.