The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, PSC and retired Inspector General of Police, IGP, Dr Solomon Arase,  CFR, has called for proper recognition and celebration of Nigerian journalists who have continued to work to shape a better future for our nation.

Dr. Arase spoke on the sidelines of the World Press Freedom Day 2024, which holds globally on May 3.

He noted that Nigerian journalists deserved the support and encouragement of every Nigerian as they work to sustain the nation's fledgling democracy, and called for a better working environment for members of the Fourth Estate of Realm.

The World Press Freedom Day with theme; "A Press for the Planent: Journalism in the face of the environmental crisis is dedicated  to the importance of Journalism and Freedom of Expression in the current global crisis.

It is celebrated on May 3 every year to commemorate the fundamental principles of the Press and to honour World Journalists. 

The Day stresses the importance of a free and independent Press and promotes the freedom of expression in the world.

However, the PSC Chairman expressed happiness that Nigeria is one of the few nation's in the world that runs a wholly free Press and Freedom of Expression, noting that the current federal administration had ensured that the Media and its practitioners enjoyed not only freedom but support and encouragement in the discharge of its duties. 

He said he had personally maintained  a close and rewarding relationship with the media throughout his working career and had not only sustained it at the commission but improved on it, noting that

he "sees the Media as a veritable partner in progress" and advised that they should reciprocate government's good gesture by contributing to national development.