Journalists Urged to Prioritize National Unity and National Interest

Addis ababa: Media professionals are expected to prioritize national unity and national interest in their coverage, National Intelligence and Security Service Director-General and Ethiopian Media Authority Board Chairman, Redwan Hussein, said.According to Ethiopian News Agency, the Board Chairman made the remark today at the graduation of 36 journalists drawn from public and private media institutions. The journalists received certificates for accomplishing a 21-day capacity-building training organized by the Ethiopian Media Center of Excellence.Board Chairman Redwan Hussein highlighted the vital role media play in supporting the effort for nation building. He also stressed the need for training journalists well aware of national unity and national interest, urging the graduates to strengthen their efforts in building common narrative as part of safeguarding national interest.Redwan emphasized that Ethiopia's national interest and the unity of its peoples should be the focus of the media. The Board Chai rman finally expressed his hope that the Ethiopian Media Center of Excellence will significantly contribute to the enhancement of the knowledge and skills of journalists.Ethiopian Media Authority Director-General, Haymanot Zeleke, said the training has opened a new chapter in the history of the Ethiopian media, and will make a significant contribution to the development of the sector. This training marks a new chapter in the effort to produce tomorrow's professional elites, she added.The Director-General emphasized that this is the beginning of the journey of excellence, not the final destination, calling on the journalists to continue bringing change in their respective institutions.