The Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Mr Issa Sanusi, has advised journalists to be security cautious while doing investigative reports.
Sanusi gave the advice on Tuesday during a courtesy call by his organisation to the office of the Human Rights Journalists Network (HRJN), Lagos.
He was answering questions from interns of the Media Career Development Network (MCDN) who joined the meeting after the visit.
He advised them to take necessary precautions while investigating potentially dangerous stories that may cause them harm.
“You must do everything to ensure you don’t put yourself in danger,” he said.
According to him, every investigation must be done for the right reason and public interest without allowing themselves to be used against anyone.
Sanusi emphasised the importance of diligence and urged the interns to aspire to become top-tier journalists despite the limited financial reward for the job.
Reflecting on his 17-year experience in print, radio, and online journalism, Sanusi stressed the need for hard work, advising the students to “do your best.”
He highlighted the role of journalism in shaping public policy, remarking that “stories can change government policies.”
Sanusi shared his journey from being a print journalist to a broadcast journalist and eventually a human rights advocate.
He began his career as a Senate reporter for Daily Trust in 2003 and rose to the position of Assistant News Editor by 2006.
MCDn is a registered non-profit organization founded by renowned journalist Mr. Lekan Otufodunrin, was established as Media Career Service in 2003. It is dedicated to promoting excellence in media practice by offering training, mentoring, and coaching to journalists and media professionals in Nigeria and beyond.
