Governor Bago Applauds Journalists' Contributions on His One-Year Anniversary in Office

By Awwal Umar Kontagora Niger State Governor, Farmer Umaru Mohammed Bago, has applauded the resilience, sacrifices, and contributions of jou...

By Awwal Umar Kontagora

Niger State Governor, Farmer Umaru Mohammed Bago, has applauded the resilience, sacrifices, and contributions of journalists and the media in promoting the positive narrative and uncovering the pragmatic developmental aspirations of his administration over the past twelve months.

In a statement to mark his first anniversary in office, Governor Umaru Bago appreciated the painstaking efforts of journalists in their daily assessments and reportage of the progress being made to achieve the New Niger Agenda.

The Governor, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Bologi Ibrahim, underscored the value and importance of journalists and the media to the success of good governance and commended them for upholding the tenets of their profession.

"As I mark my first anniversary in office, I am proud to recognize the crucial role you have played so far in promoting the programs and policies of my government and urge you not to relent as the New Niger Agenda project is just beginning," the Governor stated.

He said that as the fourth arm of government, the press in general and journalists in particular owe it a duty to keep the people abreast of governance and to document it for posterity.

While calling on journalists and the media to rededicate themselves to effective and objective reportage, the Governor stated that his administration is always open to and will welcome constructive criticism towards the overall development of the state.

He encouraged journalists in the state to always maintain the highest ethical standards in the discharge of their functions and urged the media to isolate and get rid of quacks among them in order to address issues of disinformation and misinformation.

The Governor reaffirmed his administration's unwavering support for journalists and the media industry, stressing that the robust, mutually beneficial working relationship with members of the press will be greatly enhanced moving forward.