A renown communication expert, governance and development consultant, Dr. Arthur-Martin Aginam has charged Journalists to prioritize objectivity and neutrality as they carried out their day-to-day responsibility.

Aginam, acknowledged that what the media covers frequently and prominently setting the agenda, hence the need for Journalists to eschew framing and bias reportage aimed at misleading the public.

He made the thought provoking called at the culmination of a two-day media training on human rights protection organized by Amnesty International for members of the Correspondents' chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Plateau State Council.

The workshop held at Crispan Hotel and Event Suit, Jos, between 2nd to 3rd June, 2025, focused on human rights centered journalism.

Dr. Arthur-Martin Aginam who featured as facilitator while navigating on the topic:"the journalist as the human rights advocate noted that Journalists should carry of misinformation, disinformation as well as mal-information most especially now with the escalation of new media.

"Journalists first obligation and loyalty is to citizens; journalistic truth are not meant in absolute terms, rather ensuring that what is reported is fair, reliable and verified. Journalists is expected privilege of the common good and public interest over other parochial interests."

Barbara Magaji, revealed that Amnesty International work focuses on the promotion protection of truth, human dignity and freedom in the society as the organization is operating in about 150 countries with over 10 million.membership worldwide.

Magaji further stated that Amnesty International Nigeria has recorded a tremendous achievements in terms of research, campaign and advocacy, community engagement, human right, growth and engagement amongst others, saying they had over 500 supporters as well as 300 volunteers.

Chairman Correspondents' chapel, Polycarp Auta, confirmed the training comes at a crucial time when the role of the media in safeguarding human rights has never been more vital.

"Journalists are often the first to witness and report on human rights abuses, serving as essential gatekeepers who ensure that accurate and just information reaches the public. 

"Our work shines a spotlight on injustices, mobilising public awareness and political will to demand accountability and redress.

"Without a strong, well-trained media, society risks losing its voice against oppression and violations of human dignity", Auta added.

Dr. Kabiru Danladi, a lecturer with mass communication department, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, shed his thoughts on " ethical reporting on human rights issues in contexts of conflict or recurring violence.

Others are;Dr. Gad Peter Shamaki, a human rights activist, took the topic:" safety and protection for Journalists while Dr. Plangsat Dayil from university of Jos dwell on" gender sensitive reporting in Nigeria.