Angolan head of State João Lourenço Wednesday in Luanda recognised the power of Media in the fight against corruption and impunity, in promotion of social welfare and opinion formation that allow the taking of best political decisions.

The incumbent of the Executive Power highlighted, on the Presidency’s website, the achievements of the Media professionals on Wednesday.

” Today May 3, a day dedicated to press freedom, I congratulate all professionals in the sector on their commitment and dedication to their mission to inform with truth, impartiality and responsibility,” said the Angolan Head of State.

According to João Lourenço, guaranteeing freedom of press across the country is a no turning back path.

This date was created in 1991, in Paris, France, by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

The objective of the date is to raise the awareness among political leaders and civil society to defend press freedom, as well as honour media professionals killed in the exercise of their duty

Source: Angola Press News Agency (APNA)