Bamidele, who received the NUJ delegation on behalf of the Lagos State Government, noted that Governments in leading by example would be creating a veritable platform for negotiation with the private sector. While reiterating the State Government's preparedness to assist the union and the family of Late Bayo Ohu, Bamidele stressed that Government would co-operate with the Federal Government and its agencies in ensuring that the cause of the death of the journalist is unraveled.

The commissioner noted that having Mr. Ohu's name on the list of unresolved murder is a dis-service to the nation and journalism profession. He added that the state would look into the issue of private and public hospitals requesting for police report before attending to accident victims and address it urgently. Bamidele called for the creation of State own Police as a way of drastically reducing crime in the nation.

The Chairman of the Lagos State Council, Mr. Wahab Alabi - Oba while presenting the union's letter of request called for a cessation of all forms of violent attack on journalists. Alabi Oba had earlier in his remarks emphasized the need for improved working conditions for journalists by their employers, adding that Lagos State has made it