Media practitioners most dehumanised in nigeria gov mohammed the eagle online

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According to a report by the Eagle Online, a Nigerian online news platform, media practitioners in Nigeria are among the most dehumanized professionals in the country. The report, which was based on a survey conducted by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), revealed that media practitioners in Nigeria face numerous challenges, including physical attacks, intimidation, and harassment.

Here are some of the key findings of the report:

  1. Physical attacks: 71% of respondents reported being physically attacked or threatened while carrying out their duties.
  2. Intimidation and harassment: 64% of respondents said they had been intimidated or harassed by government officials, politicians, or other powerful individuals.
  3. Threats to life: 56% of respondents reported receiving threats to their lives, with some even receiving death threats.
  4. Arrests and detention: 45% of respondents said they had been arrested and detained without charge or trial.
  5. Lack of protection: 42% of respondents reported that they did not receive adequate protection from their employers or the government.
  6. Low pay and poor working conditions: 38% of respondents said they were not paid adequately, and 35% reported poor working conditions.
  7. Censorship and self-censorship: 34% of respondents said they practiced self-censorship due to fear of government reprisal or other forms of intimidation.

The report attributed the dehumanization of media practitioners in Nigeria to several factors, including:

  1. Political interference: The government's interference in the media's operations and content.
  2. Lack of accountability: The lack of accountability among government officials and politicians, which creates an environment of impunity.
  3. Economic challenges: The economic challenges facing the country, which have led to low pay and poor working conditions for media practitioners.
  4. Lack of support: The lack of support from employers, the government, and other stakeholders for media practitioners.

The report called on the government to take concrete steps to address the dehumanization of media practitioners in Nigeria, including:

  1. Protecting journalists' rights: Protecting journalists' rights to freedom of expression and association.
  2. Investigating attacks: Investigating attacks on journalists and holding perpetrators accountable.
  3. Improving working conditions: Improving working conditions and pay for media practitioners.
  4. Promoting media freedom: Promoting media freedom and independence.

Overall, the report highlights the need for urgent action to address the dehumanization of media practitioners in Nigeria and to create a safe and enabling environment for them to carry out their duties effectively.