Soludo’s Press Secretary, Aburime Chats With Journalists, Calls For More Support
By Ejike Abana
Press Secretary to Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Mr. Christian Aburime, has reminded journalists in Anambra state of the need to deploy the five principles of journalism which include truth and accuracy, independence, fairness and impartiality, humanity, and accountability.
Mr. Aburime gave the advice during a friendly interaction with members of Correspondents’ Chapel of the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists.
The Press Secretary emphasized that the principles are compliance professionals can live by, noting that though journalists are not expected to completely dance to the tune of government, especially when the government is not doing well, however, they should practise development journalism at all times.
He explained that development journalism is a platform for cordial relationship between independent news media and the government in which journalists offer critical evaluation and interpretation of development plans and their implementation, instead of engaging in sensationalism or casting misleading headlines, which he explained, are inimical to growth.
The Press Secretary added that development is central to every facet of society, pointing out that development journalism is used to propel developments in the society, which implies that it is used to unravel the areas in the society that requires more attention and work by the government.
According to the Press Secretary, when this is achieved, society experiences growth in all ramifications.
Mr. Aburime asserted that Governor Soludo and team hold journalism profession and practitioners in high esteem, and revealed that the current administration is already embarking on several development projects, calling on them to continue to rally support for the present administration in the state.
Earlier, Chairman of the Chapel, Mr. Chuks Ilozue, hinted that they are in support of government of Professor Soludo, irrespective of the fact that they look forward to having one-on-one parley with him, to intimate him on the outcome of their evaluation and findings about his government.
Mr. Ilozue requested the Press Secretary to convey the Chapel’s goodwill to the Governor and assured that their members will continue to discharge their duties in compliance with the tenets of the journalism profession.
Others who spoke during the dialogue including Tony Okafor, Emma Ndukuba, and Kevin Ikediegwu, called on the state government to speed up development across the state and solicites for more government presence.
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