Ajose Eniola
The Lagos State Government has Urged the Community Media Practitioners in Lagos to uphold the ethics, core principles of accuracy, balanced, and fairness in their reportage, while also maintaining strong connections with their audiences in their various communities.
This was stated yesterday at the Year 2025 Community Media Interactive Session held at the T-Block Conference Room, Alausa Secretariat, the Director of Public Affairs, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mr Kehinde Adebayo, said the state government recognises community media as a vital partner in advancing good governance and political education at the local level.
Adebayo described community media as “a powerful tool for empowering local communities, promoting participatory governance, and holding leaders accountable,” adding that its unique reach into remote and marginalised areas makes it indispensable for inclusive information dissemination.
As politics and governance continue to evolve, it has become clear that community media has also evolved to play a central role in educating and enlightening the people,” he said.
“If properly managed, it will become the most effective medium for civic engagement, voter education, and community development initiatives,” he added.
Acknowledging the challenges confronting community media practitioners, such as limited resources, censorship, and sustainability, but stressed that these obstacles present opportunities for innovation.
“By embracing new technologies and building strategic partnerships, community media can expand its reach and enhance its impact,” he noted.
On our part, we will continue to work hand-in-hand with community media practitioners to cascade credible information to the grassroots. We also urge you to give adequate coverage to the Ministry’s activities and ensure that our messages reach the people who need them most,” he said.
Adebayo reaffirmed the government’s belief that community media remains essential to the state’s developmental
He urged practitioners to uphold the core principles of accuracy, balance, and fairness in their reportage, while also maintaining strong connections with their audiences.
“Community journalists must engage their audiences, listen to their concerns, and provide platforms for their voices to be heard. This is how to build trust, credibility, and loyal followership,” he said.
Reaffirming the Lagos State Government’s commitment to credible and transparent information flow, Adebayo assured participants that the Ministry would continue to collaborate closely with community media platforms to ensure that government policies, programmes, and initiatives are effectively communicated to residents at the grassroots.
“On our part, we will continue to work hand-in-hand with community media practitioners to cascade credible information to the grassroots. We also urge you to give adequate coverage to the Ministry’s activities and ensure that our messages reach the people who need them most,” he said.
Adebayo reaffirmed the government’s belief that community media remains essential to the state’s developmental agenda.
“Lagos State strongly believes that community media is a powerful instrument for grassroots enlightenment, good governance, and citizen participation. Together, we can build a more informed, engaged, and democratic society,” he asserted.
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