Delta
State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has urged journalists to always cross
check their facts before publishing so as not to heat up the polity.
He spoke
when Comrade Mike Ikeogwu, Chairman, Nigeria Union Of Journalists Delta State
Chapter led members of newly inaugurated Executive on a courtesy visit,
yesterday in Asaba.
He
enjoined them to be fair and just in their reporting to maintain the dignity of
the journalism profession and be disciplined in their conduct and reporting.
The
governor charged the management of the state owned newspaper, to intensify
efforts to increase their circulation so as to be self-reliant.
While
commending the NUJ for conducting a free, fair and credible election, Dr. Okowa
stated that more hard work needs to be employed as a democratic nation to
ensure that all election reflects the will of the people.
Earlier,
the Chairman, Comrade Mike Ikeogwu said that they were in Government House to
present the newly elected Executive members of the union to the Governor and
pledge the support of the union to the development of the state.
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