Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has challenged Journalists to constantly hold Government accountable to the people.
This he said is achievable only when media practitioners strive to be independent.
The Governor was speaking when he received members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ, Ebonyi State Council at the Government House, Abakalilki.
" I think NUJ should endeavour to be independent, it is more important because if you depend on government, you will not be able to discharge your responsibilities with professionalism and according to your conscience. This is in the interest of the public when you hold Government accountable".
The Governor approved the demand of the Union for a quarterly Media briefing to keep people abreast of government policies and programmes.
" As a leader you must be accountable, you must have somebody who will be curtailing your excesses. If nobody curtails your excesses it will be rough for the people"
Governor Nwifuru who donated a brand new bus to the union commended members for objective reportage and effective coverage of government activities.
He assured that his administration will remain open and committed to improving the welfare of the people , urging NUJ to remain dependable partners.
Earlier, the State Chairman of NUJ, Comrade Sampson Nwafor, said the steps so far taking by the Governor is a testament that his administration is anchored of human capital development.
"One of the greatest thing you have done Your Excellency was making the Youths the major fulcrum of your administration. We thank you for rejigging our Health sector through employment of health personnel. We commend you for lifting embargo for employment of more workers into our civil service to fill existing vacancies.
We can't thank you enough for remembering the agonies of our brothers and sisters displaced in some parts of the state whom you have commenced construction of locust houses for '
He assured that journalists practicing in the state are bound to strictly adhere to regulations and ethics , adding that anyone found wanting will face disciplinary action"
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