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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A former Group Managing Director of the New Nigeria Development Company NNDC, Mohammed Hayatudeen, has noted that a free and independent press is indispensable in a democracy like Nigeria.<\/p>\n

Hayatudeen hailed as remarkable, the resilience and professionalism in Nigeria\u2019s evolving media landscape.<\/p>\n

In a statement signed by his media office on Sunday, Hayatudeen, who was guest of honour at the Independent Newspapers\u2019 25 year celebration, hailed the growth of media in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

He outlined three critical pillars necessary for national greatness: the supremacy of strong institutions over strong men, the prioritisation of production over consumption and the building of trust as the foundation of governance and societal progress.<\/p>\n

He stressed that strong institutions are essential for sustaining progress beyond personalities, while a productive economy driven by innovation and human capital development remains key to long-term prosperity.<\/p>\n

Equally, he noted that trust, earned through consistency, accountability and fairness, is indispensable for functional governance, thriving markets and national cohesion.<\/p>\n

Hayatudeen further underscored the central role of the media in building and sustaining this trust, describing journalism as the lifeblood of democracy and an indispensable mechanism for accountability.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201dA free and Independent press serves as society\u2019s early warning system. it shines light when there is darkness, asks questions where silence would be easier and speaks truth where power may prefer convenience.\u201d<\/p>\n

He concluded by affirming that Nigeria\u2019s challenge is not a lack of potential but the need to consistently align its human and institutional resources toward a shared national purpose.<\/p>\n

By strengthening institutions, deepening productivity and sustaining trust, he said, the country can unlock its full potential and make excellence the norm rather than the exception.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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