 The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honorable Fermi Bajabiamila, has reiterated the importance of the media in any democracy. The Speaker said this at the second annual dinner and award of excellence, organized by the House of Representatives Press Corps in Abuja on Monday. Emmanuel Ehijane has a report. Chairman of the Press Corps, Chris Ike, while welcoming guests, I show that the award is a win-win for all, while also calling on the leadership of the House, suggesting planned amendments to the Nigerian Press Council, currently before the Parliament. I wish to have a mistake that why we committed efforts that would not stream from our position of my list to the whole members of the House of Representatives accountable to the Nigerian people. I also want to use this video to our fifth year of office as the speaker to consider the fact that we joined the Nigerian Press Council's Venk and View, we have generated so much controversy. Speaker of the House, Honorable Fermi Bajabiamila, says he would oppose any move to guard the press, but advise the media to ensure responsible media practices. I would not be part of any bill that would seem to guard the press. I would not be part of any bill that would be there if that is going to be any consolation. No bill would come to the floor of the House that seems to guard the press. So we got to guard the press as it's supposed to be, it's supposed to be the voice of the people. However, I know very strongly to the view that there is a press video and there is no expression. The spokesman of the House spoke on the cordial relationship between the press and its legislature which has been further strengthened by the Ninth Legislative Assembly. And I'm new destroyers to Mr. Speaker and the leadership of the House who are always open to give answers to 20 issues that the press want us to care. When they reach out to me, when it is 12 in the middle of the night of 1 a.m. You will be surprised that the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker, the Leader of the House that I will be stopped by that time of the night and I will be responded. Several dignitaries were presented with a deserving award including the Governor's. The theme of the event is recognizing good governance and legislative excellence in the face of adversity. Hello, hope you enjoyed the news. Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel and don't forget to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.