Okpebholo Extols Edo NUJ On Adherence To Professional Ethics














Okpebholo Extols Edo NUJ On Adherence  To Professional Ethics 

 Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin 

The Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has extolled the Edo state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists on adherence  to professional ethics since his assumption in office.




He also has expressed his preparedness of his government to work with the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to foster rapid development in the state.

The governor made the statements while playing host to the leadership of the union, led by its state chairman, Festus Alenkhe at the Government House, Benin city.

Okpebholo praised the chairman of the council for being able to ensure that Journalists in the state are holding firmly to the ethics of the profession.

Stating the essence of the visit, the NUJ chairman, Festus Alenkhe said that he has deemed fit to bring the leadership of the union to pay a courtesy call on him (Governor Okpebholo) to congratulate him on his victory at the polls and his subsequent inauguration.

He said the union under his leadership has been able to ensure that practicing Journalists in the state adhere to the ethical standard of the profession.

Comrade Alenkhe said in doing that, the names of the practicing Journalists in the state and their places of work have been compiled and their records are kept with the union.

According to Alenkhe,  used the opportunity to invite the governor for the Journalists Classic Dinner bids for for February 8, 2025, said that the leadership of the union is ever ready to join hands with his government to succeed.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Bishop Of Auchi, Dunia Blames Edo Police For Death Of Seminarian

Image
Bishop Of Auchi, Dunia Blames Edo Police For Death Of Seminarian  By Editor  The Catholic Bishop of Auchi Diocese, Most Rev. Gabriel Dunia has described as false a report which quoted him as blaming Edo State Government for not doing enough to effect the release of the abducted priest, Rev. Philip Ekweli and a seminarian, Andrew Peter, 21, who was reportedly murdered. The priest was released at about 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, close to Amughe village, a few kilometres from Okpekpe town, North Ibie in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, ending ten days of captivity in the hands of his abductors. He is now receiving appropriate medical attention. Speaking on his mobile phone from his base in Auchi, Bishop Dunia said that the state government did it very best in handling the crisis situation but however had harsh words for men of the Edo State Police Command, who he accused of bungling the rescue efforts. He said: "I never criticized Edo State ...
Read more

Senator Neda Imasuen Empowers Edo South Farmers With Farm Implements

Image
Senator Neda Imasuen Empowers Edo South Farmers With Farm Implements  Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  The Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District, Senator Neda Imasuen has appealed to farmers not to sell their farm tools and implements given to them, but make good use of it to enable them sustained their families, and the nation at large. The federal lawmaker said the essence of the event in his own little way is to reduce the price of food in the market by empowering his constituents of being farmers and producers more food. He appealed to the farmers to pay proper attention to the various speakers at the programme and ensure they make good use of the knowledge they acquire during the training. Senator Neda Imasuen gave the advice at a training organised for his constituent members in Benin city, Edo state warned the farmers not to sell the farm implements and tools ensure they make good use of the opportunity. " This items we are giving you, some ...
Read more

Disobedience: Edo Dukes Appeal To Oba Of Benin For Forgiveness

Image
Disobedience: Edo Dukes Appeal To  Oba Of Benin For Forgiveness ... Denies Swearing An Oath Iduozee Efe Paul, Benin  Wonder they say shall never cease, as ome of the disobedience Enigie who were suspended recently by the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II for alleged rebellion, have appealed him for forgiveness in whatever ways they may have offended him. The dukes also denied swearing to an oath not to pay allegiance to the throne. The embattled dukes made the denial during a press conference in Benin city, Edo state. Speaking for the dukes, Ogiugo Victor Etinosa, the Enogie of Ugo N'Iyekikpoba, said that they were very sorry for whatever error they must have committed adding that, they are the Oba's subjects and he should treat them as his children. "We, the undersigned Enigie wholeheartedly write to your Majesty to deny with great trepidation that we are innocent of all the allegation of misconduct against us.  "Your Majesty Sir, it is often said that, it will be ...
Read more