CONSTITUTION GUIDING JOURNALISTS PRACTICE IN NIGERIA

The Union operates a constitution which came into effect on June 25, 2000 and under the law are the:-

Preamble or introduction which affirms the pledge of every journalist to practice, in accordance with the higher professional standards. To provide for members a constitution of the purpose of promoting good leadership and welfare of members on the principles of freedom of expression, rule of law and social justice.

Persons with qualifications in other disciplines from recognized institutions and who have obtained Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) or Masters Degree in Journalism or Mass Communication or any relevant Certificate in the profession or have passed.

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The constitution operates under (14) fourteen Articles among which are:

Article1. Names and registered office

Article 2. Objectives

Article 3. Membership

Article 4. Finance

Article 5: Discipline

Article 6: Procedure

Article 7: Penalty

Article 8: Industrial Relations

Article 9: Affiliations

Article 10: Benefits

Article 11: Allowances and Bonuses

Article 12: Conditions of service for paid staff

Article 13: Amendments to the Constitution

Article 14: Effective dates of the Constitution.