Speaking to journalists in Abuja during the House of Representatives Press Corps’ Annual Dinner and Award ceremonies, Diri said the importance of a free press in a democracy could not be over-stressed, as it plays a major role in the development process. xHe commended the House of Reps Press Corps for honouring him with Pride of The House of Representatives Award, saying it will spur him to do more. “I was shocked when I saw the level of what we have done recorded by the House of Representatives Press Corps. There is no absolute freedom anywhere, but we must allow the press to be free and open. Diri was a member of the House of Representatives between 2015 and 2019 and was in the Senate from June 2019 to February 13, 2020.

Source: The Guardian July 14, 2021 03:11 UTC