The President of Nigerian Labour Congress NLC Joe Ajaero, has called for better pay, insurance cover and pension for journalists across the country.
Ajaero made the call when he visited the President of Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, Chris Isiguzo in Abuja.
He explained that while journalists played significant roles in the fight for independence and current democracy Nigerians are enjoying, it is unfortunate same people are begging for their salaries to be paid.
The labour leader said that journalism is getting worst by the day, though technology had enhanced the practice.
The labour leader stressed that, non payment of journalists’ salary should not be encouraged and should be treated as criminal offence.
On his part, Isiguzo said NUJ is doing a lot to address abnormalities in the practice of journalism in the county.
