The founder, Solution Kitchen, Nri, Anaocha local government area of Anambra State, Iyom Ngozi Chinelo Obikwelu has called for support for journalists in their drive to provide information for national development.
Obikwelu made the call yesterday in Nri, when the Dr Odogwu Emeka Odogwu-led new executive committee of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Anambra State Council paid her a courtesy visit.
The NUJ Anambra State patron described journalists as “powerhouse” and said they contribute positively towards societal development through provisions of vital information on the happenings around the world.
This, according to her, is worth celebrating and should be accorded recognition because without information from the media, many would find it difficult to discover the happenings around them or take necessary actions or steps.
“Without journalists, we will not know what is happening around the world. The journalists also help us to make informed decisions and take necessary steps. We need to embrace them, honour and cherish them. They are the powerhouse. We don’t really acknowledge them much as powerful house of the nation,” she added.
She, however, advised the media not to be deterred by the development as she was sure their efforts would never go unnoticed due to the values they add to society.
On the victory of Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu at the recently concluded NUJ triennial conference, she commended journalists for voting for him for a second term, even as she assured support to the union as a patron.
“Odogwu is a man of integrity, experienced and trustworthy. He is very intelligent, articulate and gentle, a good personality to be trusted. He has to be there to continue with his good works. I want to celebrate him for the well deserved victory,” she stated.
Earlier in his speech, comrade Odogwu commended Iyom Obikwelu for being the first patron of the union to celebrate the new executive, assuring that the protection and welfare of journalists would be the top priority of the new administration.
