Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, charged community newspaper publishers to speak to the conscience of the people by promoting the prevailing peace, unity and love in the state.
Governor Oborevwori gave the advice when the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN), Delta State Council, led by the State Chairman, Comrade Jude Obiemeyego visited him at Government House, Asaba.
He urged the community newspaper publishers to abide by the ethics of the journalism profession by ensuring that rules guiding the profession were adhered to in their reportage.
“It is my pleasure to welcome the esteemed publishers of Community Newspapers in Delta State to Government House Asaba.
“I have looked forward to this meeting because it will give me the opportunity to formally convey my profound appreciation to you people for your contributions before, during and after the general election.
“Indeed you have been a pillar of support since my days as the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly. I am counting on your usual support and cooperation to propagate the policies and achievements of this administration”.
He said community newspaper were key to information dissemination because of their closeness to the grassroot and urged the publishers to use their medium to unite the state further.
“Community Newspapers are very key because of their closeness to rural communities. I enjoin you to be part of this administration. My doors are opened and your members have access to this government.
“My advise is for you people to abide by the ethics of your journalism profession. Do not incite the people against the government through your reportage.
“Speak to the conscience of the people and always uphold and promote the prevailing unity and love in Delta state.
“We have worked together before and I want to assure you that we will continue to give quality leadership to the people of Delta”.
The Governor further said he would commence project inauguration across the three senatorial districts in the state to mark his administration’s first 100 days in office.
“By Thursday, we will commence the commissioning of projects to mark our 100 days in office.
