Ex-Editor-in-Chief/General Manager, Vanguard Newspaper, and NIJ Provost, Mr Gbenga Adefaye, has said that threat is the major risk which a journalist faces in the field.
Speaking with OMODOLAPO IDOWU and ADEDOYINSOLA DADA in an interview, the veteran postulated that newspaper would not die. “Because of our culture of celebration, obituary and co, people will still use the newspaper”, he said.
Adefaye dwelt on an array of interests but observed that the challenge faced by a young reporter was that of personal economic survival, the dilemma of whether to stay true to the profession or to opt out to go and find quick money.
“How to match your pay with a good living standard is the challenge. But if you stay faithful to the calling, it can be quite profitable” he assured.
*Source*: Executive Producer: Dele Omojuyigbe