New Press Secretary To Kaduna Gov. Pays Visits To Media Houses In The State

0

Share and Enjoy !

0Shares
0 0

By Mu’azu Abubakar Albarkawa, Kaduna

 

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kaduna State, Muhammad Lawal Shehu, on Thursday embarked on a tour of media stations in the state capital. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen the working relationship between the state government and media organizations, as well as to project a positive image of Kaduna State.

The media stations visited by Mr. Shehu included Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) Kaduna, Freedom Radio, and Liberty Radio/TV.

The tour is a demonstration of Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to fostering a healthy relationship with the media and ensuring transparent communication with the public.

During his visit to the media organizations, Mr. Shehu pledged to work towards mending any possible gap that exists in the relationship between the state government and media practitioners. He emphasized the importance of collaboration in promoting accurate reportage and projection of a positive image of Kaduna State.

He posited that Gov Uba Sani, being one of those who fought for the enthronement of democracy in Nigeria,has always been a friend of the media. He further buttress this point by citing instances where Senator Sani assisted so many media practitioners in Kaduna State long before becoming a Senator.

He emphasized that both the media and government have a common goal, which is to serve the people of Kaduna State, and that they can achieve this goal more effectively by working together.

He therefore urged journalists to be fair and balanced in their reportage, while also assuring them that their concerns would be addressed by his office.

In their respective responses, the heads of the media organizations visited expressed appreciation for Mr. Shehu’s initiative and promised to partner with the state government towards achieving its objectives of taking Kaduna State to an enviable height.

They acknowledged the critical role that a strong working relationship between the government and media plays in fostering transparency, accountability, and development of a state.

723 Views

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

News

UNICEF Chief Calls for Greater Respect for Children’s Rights in Adamawa

0

Share and Enjoy !

0Shares
0 0

The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF has advocated for respect and protection of children’s rights in Adamawa State. The Chief of UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, Dr. Nuzrat Rafique, made the call during a one-hour live discussion program on NAS FM Yola, Adamawa State. During the discussion program monitored by our correspondent, Dr. Rafique said UNICEF […]

Read More
News

Adamawa: UNICEF Rallies Traditional Rulers For Education Drive.

0

Share and Enjoy !

0Shares
0 0

By Aliyu Abubakar Gengle In a bid to tackle the out-of-school children syndrome and improve learning outcomes in Adamawa State, traditional leaders have been mobilised to champion education in their communities, leveraging their influence to drive enrollment, retention, and community engagement. At a high-level meeting organized by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration […]

Read More
News

Pension: Sabiu Baba Takes Helm as Bauchi State PENCOM Chair, Pledges Transparency and Efficiency

0

Share and Enjoy !

0Shares
0 0

By Mubarak Aliyu kobi Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Mohammed has inaugurated members and chairman of the Bauchi State Contributory Pension Commission, tasking them with managing the state pension scheme. The commission’s primary objective according to the Governor, is to ensure effective pension management, reduce poverty among the elderly, and smooth consumption between working years […]

Read More