Nigeria: Cleric Urges Journalists to Remain Steadfast in Service to Humanity

21 July 2025
Daily Trust (Abuja)

An Islamic cleric, Imam Marouf Farouji, has called on members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) to remain steadfast in their commitment to serving humanity.

Farouji, the Acting Zonal Missionary Imam of the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), FCT Zone, made the call during a congregational prayer held on Friday at the NASFAT Mosque in Utako, Abuja.

According to the cleric, this commitment upholds the core principles of journalism.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the prayer marked the commencement of activities for the 2025 NUJ FCT Council Press Week. (NAN)

In his sermon, Farouji commended journalists across all media platforms for their vital role in shaping society and keeping the public informed. "The Holy Qur'an covers all aspects of life, including journalism, communication, and information," he stated. "When people are poorly informed, it fosters corruption in governance and society. But awareness of consequences encourages ethical behaviour."

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