The Abia State government has extended its appreciation to the media for its unbiased and professional reportage of activities in the state. Chief Press Secretary to the Abia State governor, Ukoha Njoku-Ukoha, made this statement at the monthly congress of the Correspondents' chapel of the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Umuahia, the state capital. Njoku-Ukoha commended members of the council for their efforts in publicizing government activities.
Njoku-Ukoha emphasized the importance of media reportage in disseminating information about the state's activities to the public. He noted that without the media's efforts, the public would not be aware of the government's initiatives and programs. The Chief Press Secretary also appreciated the members of the chapel for their commitment to promoting the state's image at the national and international levels.
According to Njoku-Ukoha, the Governor Alex Otti-administration values truth and transparency in its dealings. He stated that the government does not believe in misinformation and encourages the media to report accurately and objectively. The government, he said, is open to corrections and feedback from the media.
The Chairman of the Correspondents' chapel, Comrade Steve Oko, welcomed Njoku-Ukoha and described him as a friend of the chapel. Oko assured the government that the media would continue to provide objective coverage of state activities and also inform the government about happenings in the state.
Oko emphasized that the chapel is committed to upholding objectivity in its reportage and would praise the government when it is doing well and criticize it when necessary. He also requested Njoku-Ukoha to encourage other political appointees of the governor to respond to journalists' inquiries to enable balanced reporting.
The meeting between Njoku-Ukoha and the members of the Correspondents' chapel highlights the importance of collaboration between the government and the media in promoting good governance. The government's appreciation of the media's efforts demonstrates its commitment to transparency and accountability.
The Abia State government's relationship with the media is crucial in ensuring that the public is informed about the state's activities and programs. The government's policy thrust of truth and transparency is expected to foster a positive and productive relationship between the government and the media.
Key points
- The Abia State government has thanked the media for its unbiased and professional reportage of state activities.
- The government values truth and transparency in its dealings and encourages the media to report accurately and objectively.
- The media has assured the government of its commitment to objective coverage of state activities and to informing the government about happenings in the state.
