By Mfon Hanson
The new commissioner for Information and Strategy, Akwa Ibom state, Hon (Barr) Ini Ememobong visited the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom state council and in a meeting with members of the State Executive Committee (SEC- Chairmen and Secretaries of Chapels).
In his speech Ememobong who elaborated the functions of the media as purveyors of information, proposed for stronger collaboration and partnership with the media in Akwa Ibom state in order to move the state forward.
"There is no need to destroy Akwa Ibom state out of anger, our state must be different because it was in the forefront of state creation, that is why development of Akwa Ibom state should be our watchword, the Governor cannot govern without the media because it is so strategic that the media can make life difficult for a strong leader.
To this end I'm coming to the NUJ first before I enter my office to ask if you will accept me, let's work together in partnership and collaborate in the interest of Akwa Ibom state".
Hon Ememobong used the forum and proposed a forthcoming meetings at intervals in which the media in the state will chat with the leadership of Information in a soon to be announced date, the programme will be tagged "MEDIA OPEN DAY".
He also announced the appointment of Comrade Imoh Etimudo, member of of NTA chapel of AK NUJ as the new Press Union Liason Officer.
Comrade Etimudo's duty is to function as a bridge between the office of the Commissioner for Information and the Union in the state.
The appointment takes immediate effect.
In his speech the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Amos Etuk described the appointment of Barr Ini Ememobong as divine, he listed the achievement of the Union under his administration for the past one year and pledged the Union's readiness to work in partnership with the Commissioner preferably in an an atmosphere of free flow of information in the state.
"Your appointment and posting is a clear testimony of the grace of God upon us as a Union especially as it coincides with the first year anniversary of this present leadership.
Your appointment in this portfolio comes at a critical time in our global history with the challenge of the Covid 19 pandemic. As such your commitment to hit the ground running is strategic as we chart a new course for stronger information management aimed at the development of the state.
In the past one year we have worked as team leaders to change the narrative of developmental journalism positively in all our activities.
We believe your proactive ideas will propel a stronger partnership in our growth in line with the expected policies of your administration.
Hon Commissioner, we are extending our very firm hand of fellowship to you today, we want you to succeed because we believe in your capacity and be rest assured that we will remain trusted partners in driving your vision for the Ministry of Information and Strategy successfully".
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