Kogi Governor Restates Commitment to Partnership with Media
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has expressed appreciation for media professionals’ dedication to transparency and their role in keeping citizens informed about government activities.
Governor Ododo, represented by Kogi State’s Secretary to the Government, Folashade Ayoade, made the announcement during the official launch of the state’s inaugural Annual Media Performance Report in Lokoja.
Ododo described the report as a landmark initiative aligned with the administration’s commitment to open governance, stressing that effective communication encompasses not only the volume of coverage but also the accuracy, sentiment, and impact of the information shared with the public.
He advised stakeholders to maintain objectivity and fairness in their reporting, emphasizing that the government does not endorse inflated claims, but instead advocates for truthful disclosure of the administration’s accomplishments.
Ododo acknowledged the collective effort that went into creating the media performance report, emphasizing the important role played by the Special Adviser on Media Hon. Ismaila Isah and his team in delivering the report, which he noted aligns with the administration’s values of teamwork and effective communication.
He expressed deep appreciation to journalists across the state and beyond, recognizing their sacrifices in the line of duty, further pledged to facilitate direct engagement between members of the press and the Kogi State Government, assuring that the administration values the role of the media in building trust and shaping public discourse.
Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor and Host of the event, stressed that the report offers a dual perspective, providing a retrospective analysis while also serving as a forward-looking tool to refine future communication strategies.
Isah expressed his sincere gratitude to Governor Ododo for his unwavering support and stressed the importance of continued collaboration between the government and the media to further strengthen public trust and accelerate the development of Kogi State.
Vice President of the Nigeria Union Journalists (NUJ) Zone D and General Manager, Prime FM Lokoja, Momoh Jimoh Adeiza welcomed the report as a substantial achievement, urging the state government to strengthen its support for the media to further empower journalists in their vital role in the development of the state.
