Sequel to the discovery of one index case of Covid -19 from the Correspondents' Chapel, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Adamawa state Council has directed all members of the Correspondents' chapel to isolate themselves with immediate effect.
The Union had further directed Journalists in Adamawa state from across 9 Chapels to start operating from home with effect from Thursday 23rd of April, 2020.
A statement jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Union, Comrade Ishaka Donald Dedan and Comrade Fidelis Jocthan, and made available to NEWS PLATFORM on Wednesday, said that the action became necessary in view of the painful discovery of Covid-19 in the Union.
The statement stated thus: "Consequently, as the said first index victim emanated from the Correspondents' Chapel of the NUJ, all members should go on self isolation with immediate effect".
With this development, according to the Union, the Leadership of NUJ has shutdown all other activities and businesses with effect from Friday 24th April, 2020.
The Leadership averred that it is only accredited Journalists from various media outfits will cover the daily briefings from the Adamawa COVID-19 Containment Committee, and called on all its members to adhere strictly to safety measures against COVID-19.
It appealed to COVID-19 State Committee to urgently provide Journalists covering its daily briefings, and other activities with necessary safety materials and resources to enable them perform their function effectively.
The NUJ urged the public to always see Journalists as partners in progress as well as critical stakeholders in the fight against COVID-19.
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