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‘NASS will not suppress press freedom’, says Lawan

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has said that the National Assembly under his watch will not suppress press freedom.

Lawan stated this while felicitating with Nigerian journalists on the occasion of the 2021 World Press Freedom Day.

According to the Senate President, in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesman, Ola Awoniyi, May 3 is  set aside every year to remind governments around the world of their obligation to facilitate and respect press freedom, and also to remind journalists of the need to respect the ethics of their profession.

“The Ninth Senate and the National Assembly, in general, will never pass any law that inhibits the freedom of the press but rather work with the media to further enhances the practice of the profession.

“I also celebrate the Nigerian journalists for the invaluable contributions and sacrifices that they have made throughout our national history to nation-building and entrenchment of democracy.

“I pay tribute to the patriots who have lost their lives in the line of duty and pray that their death will not be in vain”, the statement said.

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