…..Oghenesivbe Commends Newspaper’s Contributions to Delta’s Development, Praises Corporation’s Leadership
The Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications has congratulated The Pointer Newspaper, the official newspaper of the Delta State Government, on its 32nd anniversary, commending its invaluable contributions to the development of the state, public enlightenment and the effective communication of government policies and programmes.
In a congratulatory message, the Director-General of the Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq., described the newspaper as a strategic media institution that has, over the past 32 years, played a significant role in informing citizens, promoting public understanding of government policies and documenting the developmental progress of Delta State.
Published by the Delta Printing and Publishing Corporation, The Pointer Newspaper has remained an important channel of communication between government and the people, providing coverage of government activities, development initiatives and public policies while contributing to public discourse and democratic governance.
Oghenesivbe particularly acknowledged the newspaper’s contributions to communicating the MORE Agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, noting that credible and timely information is essential to promoting public awareness, strengthening citizens’ understanding of government initiatives and encouraging participation in the state’s development process.
He observed that the newspaper’s coverage of government programmes, projects and policy initiatives has helped to showcase the administration’s development priorities and efforts to improve service delivery across the state.
The Director-General also described The Pointer Newspaper as a critical partner of the Bureau, noting that its role in public enlightenment, government-citizen engagement and the dissemination of verified information complements the Bureau’s mandate to promote effective government communication and deepen public understanding of government policies and programmes.
He further commended the management and leadership of the Delta Printing and Publishing Corporation for their ingenuity, administrative direction and sustained efforts in managing the corporation over the years, particularly under the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
Oghenesivbe specifically applauded the Managing Director of the corporation, Mrs Rosemary Nwaebuni, and the Editor-in-Chief of The Pointer Newspaper, Mrs Edna Emeni, for their leadership, dedication and contributions to sustaining the newspaper’s operations and editorial standards. He also commended the editorial team, journalists and other members of staff for their professionalism and commitment to public service journalism.
He urged the newspaper’s leadership and workforce to sustain high standards of accuracy, fairness, objectivity and responsible journalism while embracing innovation to meet the evolving demands of the media industry.
Oghenesivbe expressed confidence that The Pointer Newspaper would continue to strengthen its credibility, expand its reach and remain a dependable partner in public enlightenment and the communication of government policies and the developmental aspirations of Delta State.
On behalf of the management and staff of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, the Director-General congratulated the newspaper on its 32nd anniversary and wished it continued growth and greater accomplishments in service to the government and people of Delta State.