The Imam of Alhaja Wulemot Arike Oyetola Memorial Central Mosque, Iragbiji, Dr. Mukhtar Adedimeji Raji, has urged journalists and information managers to uphold credibility, accountability and professionalism in their reportage and dissemination of information.
Imam Raji gave the charge during the Friday 23rd October 2026 Jumua’t service held at the Mosque in Iragbiji as part of activities marking the 35th Anniversary and 2026 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council.
The service was hosted by a son of the town who is the current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and former Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola.
In his sermon, Dr. Raji, drawing lessons from the Quran, admonished journalists to verify information thoroughly before publication and ensure that their reports reflect truth, fairness and the ethical standards of the profession.
He emphasised the importance of responsible information management, urging media practitioners to remain mindful of the consequences of their reports on individuals, institutions and society.
In his remarks, the Chairman of NUJ Osun State Council, Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin, expressed appreciation to Alhaji Oyetola for hosting journalists as part of the anniversary and Press Week celebrations.
Aboderin also commended the Jumat Service Committee, led by Alhaji Rafiu Hammed, for their dedication and commitment to the successful organisation of the programme.
He noted that the Imam’s sermon served as a timely reminder to journalists in the state of their responsibility to uphold truth, credibility and accountability in the discharge of their professional duties.