The
Lagos State Government has expressed its determination to continue to solidify
its partnership with media organizations for the progress and development of
the state.
The
State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde made the
declaration while on courtesy visit to some media houses in the state to
express the appreciation of the State Government to the organisations for their
support and cooperation over the last one year of the Akinwunmi Ambode
administration.
He
explained that the tour of media houses was meant to acknowledge the enormous
support they have given to the administration in regards to propagating the
various policies, programmes and projects of the government as well as ensuring
that the citizenry also fulfill their obligations.
Speaking
at the Lagos Office of the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Ayorinde commended the
organization for the harmonious working relationship with government as it has
helped in effective and efficient grass root information dissemination.
According
to the Commissioner, “NAN as a content provider for both print and electronic
media in the country has no doubt ensured that information to the grass root
areas of the state are well disseminated.”
While
affirming that the government would continue to maintain solid relationship
with the media house, he solicited for continued coverage of its programmes and
events.
Earlier,
the Head of Lagos Office of NAN, Mrs. Kate Popoola, commended Governor
Akinwunmi Ambode for his tenacious commitment to fighting crimes and
criminality as well as the implementation of people-oriented programmes.
She
pledged that the agency would continue to partner with the government in
achieving her plans for the good people of the state.
Speaking
at the Vanguard Office in Apapa, Ayorinde stated that Lagos State government
recognized and appreciate the important role of the media as a valuable partner
in governance.
He
commended Vanguard Newspapers for sustaining its position as a foremost media
house, especially for being a pioneer in online information management and
urged it to continue to maintain its undisputable reputation as a print media
with sustainable spread across the metropolis and beyond.
The
General Manager and Editor in Chief of the Vanguard Newspaper, Mr. Gbenga
Adefaye commended the state government for a job well done, stressing that the
state will continue to be an excellent state and the media house will continue
to partner with the state government.
He
pledged that Vanguard will continue to support the government even when they
criticize some of its programmes, explaining that such criticisms are meant to
ensure that the interest and needs of the people are brought to its
(government) attention.
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