*Meeting of media professionals in Kinshasa: the call for maturity and competence*
The media scene in Kinshasa was the scene of a significant meeting when the Association of Independent Journalists and Publishers of Congo (Ajeic) brought together its members to discuss the importance of maturity and competence in journalism. This meeting, chaired by Théodore Lumu Mbinge, highlighted a pressing call to raise the level of professionalism in the media sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In his speech, Théodore Lumu Mbinge stressed the imperative for media professionals to meet the expectations of the Congolese population by demonstrating maturity and competence in the collection, processing and dissemination of information. He stressed the key role that independent journalists and publishers play in the transmission of quality information, and called for professionalism to be the norm in the exercise of their profession.
The rise of Ajeic was also highlighted, with the conquest of four seats within the commissions of the National Union of the Press of Congo during the last Renaissance Congress. This performance demonstrates the association’s commitment to promoting professionalism and defending the interests of independent journalists and publishers within the UNPC.
Pierrot Mbuyu, sectional secretary of the UNPC city of Kinshasa, encouraged Ajeic members to continue their efforts so that the press responds positively to the expectations of the public. He stressed the importance of working for the general interest, putting aside personal interests for the benefit of the journalistic corporation as a whole.
This meeting was an opportunity for Ajeic member journalists to commit to putting into practice the recommendations and directives received. Beyond the speeches and promises, the commitment to demonstrate maturity, professionalism and to serve the general interest of the Congolese press emerged as the common thread of this memorable meeting.
In conclusion, this meeting of media professionals in Kinshasa highlighted the crucial importance of maturity and competence in journalism, and underlined the essential role that independent journalists and publishers play in the dissemination of quality information in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This collective awareness paves the way for a more ethical, more professional and more committed press serving the Congolese public.