The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Lagos State Council, is planning to establish a Feedback Desk to provide members of the public, corporate organisations and other stakeholders with a formal channel to communicate concerns, observations and commendations about media practice.

The initiative, which is one of the campaign promises of the Council’s Chairman, Comrade Adewale Akodu, is aimed at promoting accountability, improving engagement between journalists and the public, and strengthening confidence in the journalism profession.

The Council announced the plan at its maiden Executive Council meeting presided over by Akodu, where it also called on journalists across Lagos State to uphold professionalism, ethical conduct and responsibility in their work.

It stressed that the credibility and public perception of journalism depend largely on the conduct of practitioners, urging members to demonstrate accuracy, fairness, objectivity and accountability in their reporting.

The Council said journalists must lead by example by adhering to professional ethics and avoiding conduct capable of undermining the integrity of the profession.

It described the renewed emphasis on ethical standards as part of efforts to reposition the Union and restore public confidence in journalism, noting that the profession must earn the respect and recognition of corporate organisations, government institutions and the wider public.

According to the Council, the proposed Feedback Desk will provide a structured mechanism for stakeholders to communicate with the Union, identify areas requiring improvement and encourage constructive engagement between the media and the public.

The NUJ Lagos State Council reaffirmed its commitment to promoting ethical journalism, protecting professional integrity and building a more credible and responsible media community.