Obi lauds journalists, urges them not to lose hope

Sun, Feb 4, 2024
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PETER Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election, has commended journalists for the noble work they are doing. 

Obi made the commendation in Awka, during the February Congress of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Anambra State Council, at Ezeemo NUJ Centre.

Obi, who was represented by Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna, his former chief of staff and commissioner for Planning & Budget, expressed his good wishes to journalists and urged them to keep on contributing to the growth of the country through responsible journalism that edifies the nation and humanity. He also urged them not to lose hope now that the country is passing through hard times.

In his welcome remarks, Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, chairman of the Council, , assured Obi that they would continue to be guided by the ethics of the profession for the good of the country, despite all odds. He said the Council felt honoured that Obi has continued to identify with them through various means.

Also, Odogwu said the Council would be delighted to have Obi physically and personally present at their Easter Congress.

Prof. Okunna was accompanied to the meeting by Obi’s media adviser, Valentine Obienyem.

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-February 4, 2024 @ 19:53 GMT|

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