… as Information Commissioner, SA Media charge Information Officers to Redouble Efforts on Image Making for Government
Four distinguished Nigerians including the Obaleo of
Erinmope Ekiti, Oba (Dr) Sunday Aniyi Aikuirawo, two Local Government chairmen,
Hon Bamidele Fadugba and Hon Anthonia Omonusi as well as the Special Adviser to
Ekiti State Governor on Gender Empowerment, Mrs Kemisola Olaleye were on
Wednesday presented various awards by the State Information chapel of the
Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ekiti State.
The awards were in recognition of their contributions to
community development, gender empowerment and outstanding leadership.
Presenting the awards in Ado Ekiti during the 2024 edition
of the annual Information Week of the Union, the State Commissioner for
Information, Rt Hon Taiwo Olatubosun said the awards would not only spur the
awardees on in giving more selfless service to the people but also challenge
other well-meaning Nigerians to emulate the gesture in building a society where
everyone looks out for their neighbours.
Olatubosun who highlighted the various achievements of the
Governor Biodun Oyebanji-led administration in Ekiti State urged Information
Officers in the State to redouble their efforts in sensitizing the public on
the good works of the government.
The Commissioner charged the Officers on capacity building
and character development as image makers of the government, noting that
building self-esteem as protocol journalists can further contribute to the
sustainability of the good image of Ekiti State.
In the same vein, the Special Adviser to the Governor on
Media and Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yinka Oyebode also advise the media
practitioners to always think outside the box and have innovative ways of
reporting the activities of the government.
Oyebode equally urged the journalists not to forget to take
care of their health while working as health is wealth.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the State Council of
NUJ, Comrade Kayode Babatuyi
congratulated Information Chapel for a successful event but also re-echo the
challenges being faced by information officers and re-presented the position of
the union on the welfare of its members to the State government.
Earlier in his address, the Chairman NUJ, State Information
Chapel, Comrade Wale Obelewaji asserted that members of the union in his chapel
have been living up to expectation by providing effective publicity of
government activities, promoting the good image of the government of the day
through factual, timely and adequate dissemination of information which has in
a way made Ekiti State a preferred tourist and business destination in the
country.
Obelewaji who used the opportunity to thank Governor Biodun
Oyebanji for the priority attention being given to the welfare of journalists
also hailed the Commissioner for Information and the Special Adviser on Media
for always supporting the union's cause.
The annual press week celebration featured a medical
check-up for members, indoor games and Asun night, amongst others.
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