AN EVALUATION OF CONFORMANCE TO THE JOURNALISM CODE OF CONDUCT AMONG NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS' MEMBERS IN IMO STATE

The purpose of this research was to investigate whether or not Nigeria Union of Journalists in Imo State ensuresabidance to the Journalism Code of Conduct. Theories of absolutist theory and social responsibility served as thebasis for the research. This study employed an in-depth interview. The study’s population included two staff of theNUJ from each of these units: ethics council, copyright committee, professional training committee. This study’s data collection methods included an interview guide. The study found that journalists in Imo State have an above-average understanding of professional ethics. The research also found that journalists adherence to ethical standards is inadequate. According to the findings, if we want the public to continue to respect the journalism profession, weneed to ensure that journalists are held to high standards of ethics.