Afrigather Mr Fortunate Omokri, the Everlasting Secretary, Delta Ministry of data, says that Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori will in due time, appoint a commissioner for the ministry.
Omokri, made this identified when he obtained the manager members of the Asaba Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Asaba, on Monday.
The governor had appointed commissioners after his inauguration on Could 29, apart from the ministries of data and justice.
He stated that the decision by the chapel for a substantive commissioner for the ministry was real however asserted that the governor in his personal knowledge would do the needful on the acceptable time.
He, nonetheless, charged journalists to be goal in reporting of occasions within the state.
Omokri additionally appealed for fact-check of any report earlier than going to the press, including that his doorways have been opened for journalists to confirm details.
He decried the excessive degree of pretend information and misinformation within the media area, and known as on the NUJ to rid itself of quacks amongst its members and to not drag the noble career to ridicule.
He additionally cautioned in opposition to utilizing the media for propaganda in opposition to the federal government, including that the Gov. Oborevwori-led administration and his M.O.R.E Agenda meant properly for the folks of the state.
Earlier, the Chapel Chairman, Mr Ifeanyi Olannye, stated that the go to was to familiarise and to strengthen its partnership with the ministry.
He lauded the everlasting secretary for receiving them regardless of the quick discover and had known as for a substantive commissioner within the ministry to run the federal government affairs.
“This ministry is the data hub of the state. Having a substantive commissioner for info will assist journalists to confirm info and to keep away from speculative journalism.
“It’s anticipated that the data commissioner will infrequently transient journalists on the day-to-day actions of presidency,” Olannye stated.
He stated that the management of his chapel was able to companion with the ministry in implementation of the M.O.R.E Agenda of the Gov. Oborevwori-led administration to make sure improvement within the state.
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