The Delta State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has
Congratulated Journalists on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day,
celebrated every May 3, even as it has charged the media community not to
relent in its commendable role as fearless, objective partners in the
collective effort to take Nigeria to greater heights.
This felicitation was contained in a press statement, issued by
the Delta PDP Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, who also hailed the
excellent work of the Delta media in ensuring that the administration of His
Excellency, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, is robustly reported both at home and in
the national and international space.
Osuoza said: "The Delta PDP felicitates the media on this
occasion of the World Press Freedom Day and salutes the courage and
forthrightness with which Journalists have reported the State, not only since
the inception of this administration, but indeed at this very auspicious time,
when our State, our Nation, and the entire World is confronted with the deadly
Covid-19 pandemic.
"The media community in Delta State has been magnificent
and we are deeply appreciative of the cordial support and partnership we have
enjoyed with Journalists and practitioners over the years, and while charging
that you avoid the publications of fake news and unconfirmed reports, urge you
to continue to display the hallmarks of courage, objectivity, and high
professionalism, which have defined your practice.
"As you celebrate the World Press Freedom Day today, we
need not emphasize the reality that our collective existence as the human race
is presently being threatened by the invisible spectre of Covid-19. It is our
hope and expectations that you will not relent in your professional duties to
continue to sensitize our people on the critical guidelines mandated by World
health authorities, as well as the directives and orders issued by the State
Government to save lives and contain the spread of the virus.
Once again congratulations on the World Press Freedom Day.
Together, we will defeat this pandemic.
God bless Delta State.
Dr. Ifeanyi M. Osuoza.
State Publicity Secretary,
PDP, Delta State.
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