The Abia State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, has disclosed that the state Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu would continue to partner with the media, in the development of the state.
Kalu stated that the Governor ikpeazu’s led administration allows for press freedom, without any form of suppression or intimidation from the he government, thereby, creating a safe environment for journalism to thrive in the state.
The Information Commissioner, who stated this during the celebration of World Press Freedom Day held in Umuahia, by the Abia State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
He enjoined journalists to report development, peace and prosperity in the State, stressing that bad reports create bad environment which does not promote security.
According to him, journalists should feel personally responsible for the development of the State, because they are the channel through which people hear the State.
Okiyi Kalu further disclosed that Governor Ikpeazu has carried out numerous developmental projects in road infrastructure, agriculture, trade and commerce, SME development, security among others and emphasized the need for publicising these strides instead of pushing for negative stories.
The Abia Commissioner posited that the Governor may not have done everything there is to do, but he has achieved what no other administration in Abia state has achieved.
In another development, the commissioner urged the federal government to invite Nigerians for a dialogue, as the present challenges confronting the nation could lead to agitation if no attention is giving to it.
He advised that the Igbos be integrated into the scope of leadership and as well be considered when forming security chiefs.
However, the Information boss posited that come 2023, a president of Nigeria of the Igbo extraction should emerge, stressing that government should do the needful to avoid the youths taking laws into their hands.
Okiyi Kalu further condemned the myriad of attacks on police stations across the nation, describing the police as a symbol of peace ,adding that the police are already demoralized by what is going on the country.
