
Those Deltans especially journalists who were hoping to hear Governor Sheriff Oborevwori speak on Information Commissioner appointment were sorely disappointed
on Wednesday during the courtesy call on the governor by Delta State NUJ leadership.
Rather the governor told the journalists that appointment of Information Commissioner and Attorney General and Justice Commissioner would be based on merit and competence.
He did not disclose when the two critical Commissioners would be appointed.
The governor was also silent on the quarterly media interactive session.
The Pond News recalled that former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa had regular interactive sessions with journalists.
The governor charged journalists to be ethical in their reportage.
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“As journalists when you critize do it the right way and not with sentiments, so I urge you to promote unity and shun acrimony.
“As members of the fourth estate of the realm, you should abide by the ethics of the profession and as a government we will continue to support the NUJ in enhancing professionalism among your members,”
Earlier, the State Chairman of the NUJ, Comrade Churchill Oyowe said the visit was to introduce the new executive to the Governor and also seek ways of partnership with government on advancing the MORE Agenda.
Comrade Oyowe who commended Governor Oborevwori for appointing some members of the union as Media Aides, assured the Governor of the support of Journalists in promoting the policies and programmes of his administration.
He reminded the Governor of the need to fully digitalize state owned media houses, local and international training for journalists, building of NUJ village and upgrade of facilities at the Union’s secretariat.