Kogi Information Perm Sec Harps On Importance Of Information Dissemination, Charges Government Media Houses On Diligence, Commitment

By Segun Adegboyega

The Permanent Secretary of the Kogi State Ministry of Information and Communications, Mr Tijani Awulu has stated that information dissemination is key to governance.

He emphasized that government activities, policies, programmes and achievements are to be well captured and published to avoid disinformation and misinformation.

The Permanent Secretary gave the charge during his familiarisation visit to the Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation, The Graphic Newspaper and Kogi Government Printing Press in Lokoja on Thursday.

Mr Awulu encouraged the management and staff of the parastatals to continue to put in their best in order to project the image of the state through effective, efficient, accurate and timely reportage of government’s activities, policies, programmes and achievements.

He urged them to continue to carry out quality jobs they have been doing, noting that The Graphic Newspaper, and the Radio had been very effective, stressing that their impact has been felt even beyond the state.

He assured them that their challenges and welfare would be favourably addressed through the Hon Commissioner of the Ministry to His Excellency, the Chief Servant of the state.

The Permanent Secretary described the Commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo as a humble, committed and dedicated personality who is always ready to listen to people and put in the best to get excellent results.

The Technical Assistant to the Ministry, Mr Ebenezer Adurodija on his part, appealed to the heads of the parastatals to cooperate with the new Permanent Secretary in ensuring that the common goal is achieved, reassuring them of maximum support through the necessary channels.

The Director General, Kogi State Broadcasting Corporation, Hajia Nana Hauwa Yussuf, in her remarks commended the leadership qualities of the Commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo, adding that his efforts had been helping them to work effectively and efficiently.

The Director General disclosed that the Radio Station has been operating atleast thirteen hours non stop compared to the initial 4 hours operation before her assumption in office, disclosing that the Radio has also been on online transmission (Radio Garden), praising the Commissioner and the Chief Servant for making the resources for the smooth running available.

She pledged to continue to work assiduously to bring out the best as she works in collaboration with her staff and the management of the Ministry..

Also speaking, the Managing Director of The Graphic Newspaper, Y.J. Itopa in his remarks extended his unreserved gratitude to Hon. Kingsley Fanwo for his leadership style, revealing that he has the belief and confidence in their ability to deliver by giving them free hands to operate. “Let me assure that the management of the Ministry will continue to put in their best for better results”, he remarked.

The Director Printing Press, Mr Idris Shaibu also commended the Hon. Commissioner for his kind and generous heart and for also making himself accessible, saying he had made it easier for the smooth running of the Printing Press.

The management Staff of the Ministry were part of the visiting team.