Coronavirus: Stop all physical interviews Oyo State journalists’ leadership warn members

Segun Showunmi in Ibadan

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council has warned all its members to stop all physical interviews to prevent being infected by corona virus (COVID-19) which has continued ravaging the country.

Penpushing reports that the warning  was contained in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Mr Ademola Babalola and Secretary, Mr Sola Oladapo, and made available to journalists on Sunday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The statement, warned members to be cautious in performing their roles as essential service providers, saying the extent at which the virus was spreading is very alarming, adding that, “truly, our services are very essential at this period when the world is ravaged by Corona Virus (COVID-19).

‘The public look on to us for information on these global pandemics. Our job leaves us more exposed to the ravaging virus. The rate at which this virus is spreading has become very alarming and it is no respecter of anyone. As journalists, we must be very careful of how we carry out our duties without being infected,” .

Penpushing further reports that,the union however commended its members for their services at this trying period, praying that God would continue to protect them from all forms of infections.