Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has called on the media to prioritize the dissemination of accurate information and promote transparency in governance. During his visit to News Central Television on Friday, he highlighted the critical role a well-informed public plays and the media‘s duty to provide reliable information.

“The media is a powerful tool for shaping public opinion and holding governments accountable,” Ododo stated. “It is crucial that they prioritize the dissemination of accurate and unbiased information.”

Kingsley Fanwo, the state Commissioner for Information and Communication, spoke on behalf of the governor, emphasizing the government’s interest in collaborating with News Central Television to enhance media coverage and showcase the state’s achievements.

“We believe that a strong partnership with the media will help us to tell the story of Kogi State to the world,” Fanwo remarked.

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Welcoming the commissioner’s visit, News Central’s Director of Commercial and Communications, Rosemary Egabor-Afolahan, expressed the station’s commitment to supporting Kogi State Government’s media outreach initiatives.

“We are honored to host the Commissioner and look forward to working closely with the Kogi State Government to promote the positive developments taking place in the state,” she noted.

The visit concluded with a tour of News Central’s headquarters, accompanied by an exclusive interview with the commissioner. Fanwo pledged to explore additional avenues for collaboration, focusing on information dissemination, media campaigns, and public enlightenment programs.