Fourteen individuals were formally inducted into the Society of Nigeria Broadcasters (SNB), Abia State chapter, during its 2nd Annual Conference held at the Bishop Nwaedo Pastoral Centre, Umuahia.
Speaking at the event, the Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, charged the new inductees to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and excellence in their practice.
Represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Prof. Ijeoma Iheukwumere, Mrs. Otti emphasized the role of broadcast journalism in strengthening democracy and advancing communication development in the state.
Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Prof. Ijeoma Iheukwumere, representing the Wife of the Governor of Abia State, Mrs. Priscilla Otti
She encouraged broadcasters to constructively hold the government accountable while telling Abia’s story, noting that Governor Alex Otti appreciates the critical role broadcasting plays in the state’s development.
In her address, the Chairperson of SNB, Abia chapter, Mrs. Chinezrem Agbakuru, noted the rapidly evolving media landscape.
She urged practitioners to embrace digital innovation, ethical journalism, and professional integrity over personal interest.
She also appealed to stakeholders and the government to assist the association in acquiring land for its secretariat.
Chairman Society of Nigeria Broadcasters, Abia State chapter Mrs. Chinezrem Agbakuru
Delivering a goodwill message on behalf of the National President of SNB, Prof. Umar Pate, the Southeast Zonal Vice President, Sir Chimdi Oluoha, stressed the need for digital competence and professionalism to combat quackery in the industry.
Also Deacon Chukwuemeka Egejuru who represented the GM, Abia Newspaper And Publishing Corporation, Hon. Jones Ike expressed that as media practitioners, your commitment to ethical, accurate, and impactful reporting is critical to building a society that values truth and transparency.
According to him, “today’s induction marks not only a formal recognition of your professional standing but also a call to continue raising the bar for broadcasting in Nigeria “.
Guest speaker and President of Signature Television, Enugu, Mr. Vin Martin Ilo, highlighted the shift in media practice due to innovations and the unbundling of mass communication, urging broadcasters to adapt to the digital age to stay relevant and competitive.
