IBOM CHRONICLE GET TOGETHER: Hon: Ubong Simon Advocates Professionalism, Passion Among Journalists.

By Ekemini Akpan

The Special Adviser on political, legislative and Chieftaincy affairs. in Ukanafun local government area, Hon Ubong Simon Ubak, has advocated for genuine passion for journalism among Journalists

Addressing the management and staffs of Ibom Chronicles Newspaper in a get-together party of the media outfit held in Uyo, Hon Ubong said journalism was gradually losing it's taste as the profession was now practiced without passion.

He described Journalism profession as the watch dog of the Society which ought to be practiced without bias  and ulterior motives, rather it should be centered on professionalism.

Simon expounded on the benefits of an unbiased reportage of news stories and events and how this can help to make the society a better place as today's media world is laced with blackmail and propaganda.

"Journalist are mouthpiece and eyes of the society and as such they should report factually and not one sided stories, lies, blackmails and propaganda.

"They are ethics to each professions and Journalism is not an exception and as such they should abide by this ethics which will influence their news reportage positively." He said

Ubong urged the staffs to do their work with love as the passion will be shown if it is done genuinely and that will increase their personal development and the media outfit.

James Iniama Lauds Barr. Onuk on Rededication Of Itu LGG. Sues For Unity and Love

An estate Surveyor and Valuer, senior citizen of Akwa Ibom state and Stakeholder in Itu LGA, James Iniama (FNIVS) has call on the the people of Itu and Akwa Ibomites to be petrotic and love one another.

Iniama mad the called when serving as the Chairman at the Thanksgiving Service and Rededication of Itu LGA today at the Council Hall of Itu.

 In his opening remarks, Mr. Iniama sang a song of  worship/thanksgiving  from Palm 136. He also spoke from Jeremiah 12:11 and 1Tomothy 1:18 and enjoined the people of Itu to love the land and the people. He emphasised that the people will find no where else in the world where they would be freeborns as they are in Itu. Speaking on the symbols of Peace and prosperity presented by the Council Chaplain, Rev. Cleopas, Mr. Iniama reminded the people of the previous investments of prayer and intercession in the LGA and charged them never to give God rest until Itu is made a praise in the earth.He advised every Itu citizen to bear the deliverance of Itu as a burden for the success of Itu and to love one another sincerely.

 The Estate Surveyor also shared his experience with the people, on how he and his friends went to the slave Beach to witness and pray many years ago to deal with the actrocities of slave trade. 

Pastor Emmanuel Bassey, led the council Chairman, Rt. Hon. Etetim Onuk, Member representing Itu State constituency,Hon KufreAbasi  Edidem, former SSG, Obonganwan Grace Ekong and members of Itu Local Government Legislative council in prayers of confession and repentance, and  Rededication of the land and it's people to God  for God's blessings upon Itu people.

ESV James Iniama ( FNIVS) stressed the need to pray for

forgiveness becuse of the ancestral sins where twins were killed in their land as a result of evil practices. Reaffirming his resolve to focus on good, he also thanked God and prayed that God will favour the people of Itu.

 Iniama, an intercessor prayed for a change in character and attitude towards Itu as a project. Speaking during the event at Itu Council Hall, Mbak Atai Itam, Itu LGA. thanked God for unity and progress and for keeping the people safe. He expressed regrets over  the killing of innocent twins during the time of their forefathers, and assured all citizens that with God all things are possible.

James Iniama urged his constituents to remain stronger, united and formidable as a people. He thanked God for being the lifter of the heads of Itu citizens.

Highlights of the service included songs of praise to God for His blessings towards the local government and prayers for the good people of Itu .