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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The House of Representatives has charged parliamentary correspondents to be more robust in their reportage of digital bills.
The Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi, said this is imperative to help citizens appreciate the import of the bills.
Rotimi, who spoke at a one-day capacity-building programme on digital governance and legislative reporting, organised by the committee with the support of Paradigm Initiative, said the exercise is aimed at enhancing professionalism in legislative communication.
He said: “The legislative environment now operates within complex questions of digital governance, data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, online safety, and digital rights.
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“These issues sit at the heart of democracy, accountability, economic development, and the protection of fundamental freedoms.”
The House spokesman added: “Our mission is equally clear: to deliver timely, factual, and innovative public communication that strengthens institutional credibility and supports effective service delivery.
“These commitments are anchored on three values that define our work: transparency, engagement, and accessibility. Transparency demands accuracy, depth, and clarity in reporting. Engagement requires strong collaboration between journalists and parliamentary communicators.
“Accessibility compels us to ensure that legislative processes are understandable and meaningful to citizens, not distant or obscure. As the volume of digital-related legislation before the National Assembly continues to grow, the responsibility to report such matters with insight, balance, and technical understanding also grows.”
