Kogi governor urge journalists to uphold professional, ethical standards »

…Attends Radio Nigeria-Prime FM 10th Anniversary, Foundation Laying Ceremony.

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has enjoined journalists in the country to uphold the tenets of the media profession in content and advocacy of galvanizing Nigerians in the build-up to forthcoming elections.

He gave the charge during the 10th Anniversary Celebration of Radio Nigeria-Prime 101.5 FM, Lokoja where he was represented by his Deputy, Chief (Dr.) Edward Onoja, on Thursday.

The event which held at the EdgeDrive Hotel culminated in the foundation laying stone of the outfit’s ultra-modern studios and Transmitter Hall on Mount Patti, in Lokoja, attended by top government officials, captains of industry, royal fathers, among others.

Remarking, Chief Onoja who congratulated the medium on the anniversary, counseled journalists not to be deterred by the hazards of the job, reminding them of the expectations of the society.

He enumerated the powers of the media for development, urging Nigerians to rally around Journalists in electing a Leader who can genuinely fend off the menace of disunity, insecurity, and other pockets of challenges threatening the country’s corporate existence and prosperity.

He expressed optimism that such progressive collaboration between Journalists and Nigerians, especially its large youthful populace, would consolidate on the recent data of the over 80 million registered voters as at INEC’s last count.

He noted of Governor Bello’s fecundity in fostering media relations in the State, saying the Governor receives high scores on his Midas touch on infrastructural development, economic sustainability, security, and other sectors of the Kogi Economy.

In separate remarks, the DG, FRCN, Radio House, Abuja, Dr. Liman Mansur, and FRCN North Central Zonal Director, Mal. Haruna Idris appreciated Governor Bello for his continued support to the Fourth Estate of the Realm, saying Radio Nigeria is committed to accurate reportage in forthcoming elections.