During the 2026 World Communications Day celebration, the Presiding Bishop of the Old Catholic Apostolic Church, Most Rev. Oluwaseun Fagbohun, issued a powerful appeal to journalists and professionals from all fields to prioritize truthfulness in their work, emphasizing that honesty is crucial for Nigeria’s progress and unity.
Speaking at the event in Ado Ekiti, Bishop Fagbohun underscored that truth is the essential cornerstone that can rescue society from moral decay, injustice, and national fragmentation. He insisted that no matter the obstacles, truth must never be sacrificed.
The bishop urged not only media professionals but also lawyers, judges, doctors, artisans, politicians, and clergy to practice integrity in all circumstances. He stated, “Let journalists, lawyers, judges, doctors, clerics, politicians, artisans, and every citizen speak the truth, even at the point of death. Truth alone can save our nation.”
He noted that World Communications Day serves as a yearly reminder of communication’s vital role in shaping a just, peaceful, and accountable society. He further encouraged media practitioners to remain steadfast in ethical journalism, objectivity, and factual reporting, despite the challenges they face.
Concluding his remarks, Bishop Fagbohun appealed to all Nigerians to promote honesty in everyday interactions, asserting that a society founded on truth will experience sustainable peace, development, and unity.