The Secretary to the state government, Prof Kenneth Kalu has called on journalists in the state to see themselves as partners in the rebuilding agenda of the present administration.
Prof Kalu stated this when he received the Executive members of the NUJ who paid a courtesy visit to his office.
The SSG who maintained that the present administration ably led by Governor Alex Otti recognizes the important role journalists play in the dissemination of government’s programmes and activities, however, enjoined them to make professionalism their watchword.
Prof Kalu assured them that their request for Government assistance in completion of the NUJ secretariat and others will be made known to the Governor with a view to tackling them.
Earlier, the chairman Nigeria Union of journalists Abia state Comrade Victor Ndukwe said the essence of the visit was to congratulate the SSG on his appointment and to seek for audience through him to the governor.
He appealed to the government to facilitate completion of their new Secretariat as well as help provide temporary accommodation for the union following their eviction from the rented apartment at no 1 Aba road.
