 Ahead of the 2023 general elections, media practitioners have been tasked to strive to be professional by putting national interests above individual or group interests in the reportage. The president of the Nigerian Union of journalist Cymruiz Isigouzo at an awards and lectures day in Kaduna, within media role in political campaigns, election and crisis management. Plus, TV news correspondents Abila Daroufaj reports as presented from our studios. Over the years, the media has been on the forefront of contributing to peace, economic and social development in any society. This has made it more accountable to the citizens, a watchdog of the society and voices of the masses. Speaking of this award and lectures ceremony, the NUJ president, Chris Isigouzo, said there is need for journalists to uphold the virtue of patriotism. Speaking of this award and lectures ceremony, the NUJ president, Chris Isigouzo, said there is need for journalists to uphold the virtue of patriotism in their reportage as the nation prepares for the 2023 general elections. Isigouzo haped on the need to imbibe the habit of setting positive agenda for national discourse. As journalists, this is a season where so many things will be happening. It's important that we become journalists that are responsible. Let's not be carried away by pecuniary or mercantile considerations and interests. You must bear in mind that at the end of the political campaigns, at the end of the political activities, we must have a country that works for us. We must have succeeded in enthroning leaderships that will be able to take us to greater heights, that will take us to the next level of governance, the next level of good governance, the next level of democracy dividends, the next level of accountability, the next level of integrity, the next level of credibility in governance. Also, the chairman of NUJ, Cardinal State, Council, who is also the first female chairman in the north west of Nigeria, Ajah Asmao Alilo, said the event was organized to enlighten members on how to report elections and crises professionally. She urged journalists in the state and the country at large to remain neutral and apolitical in the discharge of their duties. Keynotes guest lecturer, Malam Ahmed Balarabi Said, urged journalists to be socially responsible to the society while reporting election matters. Actually, the drive behind this thing is the support we enjoy from members. We have enjoyed tremendous support. You know, it's only natural for you to always give back to whom much is given, what is expected. And most importantly, we are going to prioritize welfare of members, unify members, bring everyone along, carry everyone along and have a very beautiful NUJ family. We call on members to adhere strictly to the ethics of our profession. Because if, especially as we are push on air in time, you know, members who want to like align with political parties is very wrong. There is a need for the media to scale up massive public enlightenment through content and coverage of campaign and election matters in the interest of the electorate. Bias and unbalanced reporting must be ensued. Importantly, the media needs to exercise restraint in the cooperative elections, especially as it involves the declaration of results. Highlights of the event included the presentation of awards to individuals and corporate organizations and the commissioning of some facilities by the new NUJ Executive Council in Cardinal State.