The National Secretary of  Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr Shuaibu Leman, says the union, in collaboration with two non-governmental organisation, is working on a framework of Police-Media relations to enhance safety of journalists and promote transparency and accountability.

Leman, who stated this in a telephone interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday, explained that the effort would also guarantee press freedom and deepen democracy.

“Presently, the union, in collaboration with the Media Foundation for West Africa and the International Media Support, is working on a framework of Police-Media relations. This move will enable the drafting of an article of cooperation and facilitate cooperation between the Police, the Media and the public in the area of the safety of journalists”.

“It is also meant to enhance press freedom and deepen democracy, accountability, transparency and greater societal responsibility,” he said.

Similarly, he said, the union would continue to ensure the safety and security of Journalists by interfacing with agents of the state. (NAN)