Renowned broadcast journalist and Mediapreneur Dr John Momoh has emphasised the importance of pursuing truth over clicks in the media.
Speaking at the 2025 Nigerian Guild of Editors National Biennial Convention on Thursday in Enugu, Momoh stressed that media professionals must play a crucial role in nation-building, inclusion, and healing.
Momoh emphasised that nation-building was not just about unity but also about empathy and healing, which begins with being heard.
He charged media professionals to raise the standard of their work, be fearless but fair, and pursue truth, not clicks.
”Let’s pursue truth, not clicks. Let’s nurture the next generation of journalists with integrity and courage
”The truth is: there can be no security without justice. No unity without fairness. And no progress without inclusion..
”We are not just gatekeepers, we are builders of national conscience.
“Let’s remind ourselves that we are not just gatekeepers, we are builders of national conscience,” Momoh said .
Momoh stressed the importance of inclusion, stating that too many people still feel invisible and deserve a seat at the table.
He emphasised the need for real conversations across divides, between the young and old, communities, and government and the governed.
Momoh reminded media professionals that they were not just gatekeepers but builders of national conscience.
Momoh urged media professionals to create space for real conversations, spotlight solutions, promote understanding, and build bridges.
He emphasised that Nigeria’s progress depends on inclusion and justice, and the media must reflect the full picture of Nigeria, not just a narrow slice.
