Delta Assembly Tasks Ijaw Publishers on Professionalism

Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, RT. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has urged members the Ijaw Publishers Forum to has tasked publishers to always double-check their facts before publication. Adding that there is need to balance whatever ever information that should be passed to the public.

The Speaker said this when a delegation of the newly-inaugurated National Executive Council of the IPF paid him a courtesy call at the State Assembly Complex on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024.

IPF President, Comrade Ozobo Austin in his presentation congratulated Guwor on his elevation, and commended the House member representing Warri South West Constituency for displaying dexterity and composure since his emergence.

Ozobo also commended Guwor for his commitment and contributions to the development of Delta State via Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's MORE Agenda.

The IPF President subsequently opened the doors of collaboration between the body and the legislature in the state.

Responding, Guwor commended the body for finding the need to front collaboration between the media and the legislature.

The Speaker charged the body to uphold the tenets of journalism viz; professionalism, objectivity and lack of bias.

Guwor further assured of delivering needed necessary support for the IPF to thrive.

The Speaker was joined by Emma Sinebe, Patani Constituency; Preyor Oboro, Bomadi Constituency; and Peres Oloye of Burutu II Constituency.

On the other hand, the IPF delegation included Oyinbi Onduku, Vice President; Tare Magbei, Secretary; Ezekiel Kagbala, Public Relations Officer; Friday Mingo, Treasurer; and Mike Ugedi, Financial Secretary.

Others were Ekpegha Tamaraupreye of South South Daily and Arex Akemotubo of Waffi TV.

Comments

Steer Clear from Tompolo's Pipeline Surveillance Job, Face Your Olu's Contract... Activist Warn Itsekiri Leaders

Steer Clear from Tompolo's Pipeline Surveillance Job, Face Your Olu's Contract... Activist Warn Itsekiri Leaders Niger Delta Human Rights Activist, comrade Daniel Ezekiel has berated ltsekiri leaders for calling on the Federal Government to decentralize the pipeline security contract awarded to the Niger Delta living legend, High Chief Government Ekpemukpolo alias Tompolo. The activist in a statement to FocalPoint Reports, on Thursday, reacted with displeasure and strongly condemned Itsekiri leaders Who were led by Hon. Michael Diden to call for the decentralization of Tompolo's Surveillance contract, during a visit to High Chief Bibopere Ajube (Shoot-at-sight) at his Agadagba-Obon, residence in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Ezekiel Daniel described those who visited Bibopere Ajube as self-proclaimed Itsekiri leaders and their voices are nothing good but mere distractions and should not be taken seriously. He added that the statements m...

NMU Governing Council chairman seeks solutions to challenges facing varsity

NMU Governing Council chairman seeks solutions to challenges facing varsity The Acting Chairman of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State, Adewale Adeogun, has appealed for immediate action to address the pressing challenges facing the institution. Adeogun, who spoke during the council meeting in Warri, expressed deep concern over the university’s underdevelopment despite its six-year existence. Highlighting the urgent need for government intervention, Adeogun emphasised the importance of establishing a permanent campus and ensuring adequate funding. He pointed out that the university’s progress has been hindered by the suspension of projects initiated by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). “It is disheartening to see that despite being a specialised university, Nigerian Maritime University is still struggling to find its footing,” Adeogun stated. “We must work tirelessly to secure gov...

Retired police officers protest over unpaid pensions

Some retired police officers under the contributory pension scheme on Tuesday, May 21, protested at the National Assembly over alleged several months of unpaid pensions with a call on President Bola Tinubu to remove them from the scheme. The protesters decried the extreme challenges they endure, saying that the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) has failed to pay their entitlements for several months causing them and their families untold hardship. The aggrieved retired police officers also wrote a Save Our Soul (SOS) letter to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, calling for an urgent intervention. Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Chairman of the retirees, Christopher Effiong said many of their members have developed terminal illnesses and heart attacks as a result of the frustration associated with the scheme. In a letter dated May 21 and addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the retirees said many of their colleagues have lost their lives due to t...

FocalPoint Reports

Search This Blog