Yobe Govt holds capacity building as a matter of policy, it remains a crucial part of its successes
Yobe Govt holds capacity building as a matter of policy, it remains a crucial part of its successes
….. Presented laptop computers to 100 journalists.
By Yusuf Bukar Biriri.
Governor Mai Mala Buni stated this at a closing ceremony of a three-day workshop for journalists, saying that the goal of this policy is the continuous promotion of excellence and best practices to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in governance.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali, the Governor acknowledged and commended the existing cordial and robust relationship which we have built and maintained for years between the Yobe State Government and the Nigeria Union of Journalists in the State. This partnership, built on a foundation of mutual respect and shared vision for a prosperous Yobe, has been instrumental in the phenomenal progress we have recorded over the years.
Governor Buni appreciate the support of journalists in disseminating Government policies and programmes, which greatly enhanced public awareness and participation thereby making transparency and inclusivity the hallmark of our administration.
“It is this relationship we deeply cherish and one that we must collectively strive to nurture and maintain to make it flourish in more years ahead he added.
The Governor said the press holds a sacred duty as the watchdog of society and the voice of the people
Saying timeless principles of integrity, transparency and professionalism in the practice of its noble profession.
“We are in an era of rapidly evolving information technology, where misinformation can spread like wildfire. This is a reality that more than at any time necessitates the need for accuracy and truth in news reporting. Call on journalists to eschew sensationalism and promotion of inflammatory topics that are capable of eroding hard-earned public peace and threatening peace and unity.
” We undertook the most ambitious massive reconstruction of schools, introduced free education, and provided
The century poraden scholarships to thousands of our children, In Healthcare, we have revitalised Teen our primary healthcare system, equipped and upgraded our hospitals thereby greatly bringing quality medicare closer to the people, In the Agricultural sector has been rejuvenated through various empowerment schemes, making our state Cop a hub for agro-based productivity in our effort to achieve food security. The present administration’s massive investment in infrastructure, which includes roads, housing and public utilities, has created regular headlines, Buni stated.
He reiterated the Government’s commitment towards a stronger and more vibrant partnership with the union and called on journalists to project the true narrative of Yobe State through developmental reporting, which will attract the partnership and investment needed to accelerate our growth.
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The Governor said that at the heart of the digital revolution lies social media, a powerful, pervasive, and paradoxical force. Social media has been described as a double-edged sword, which can make or mar. As mature professionals, I urge you to leverage platforms like Facebook, Twitter (x), and Instagram, among others.
“NUJ must eschew and expose repugnant content with a clear-cut zero tolerance policy for the dangers of fake news, misinformation, and educate the audience on how to spot it. This way, the NUJ will continue to maintain its image as a bridge builder and peacemaker in society.
In his remarks, the commissioner of Home Affairs, Information and Culture, Alhaji Abdullahi Bego, said the coming of digital technologies has transformed media production, which demands continuous training and retraining of journalists.
He charged the participants to make good use of the knowledge acquired and reflect in their reportage.
Highlights of the event were the presentation of the communiqué committee resolution at the end of the three-day workshop, among others, which included the state government acknowledging the profound contribution of the members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in communicating its policies, programme and priorities to the state.
The members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Yobe state, pledged to uphold and sustain their ethical professional conduct in covering issues in Yobe state. The Union was advised to collaborate with social media influencers and content creators to develop a structure for progressive organising.
The participants acknowledge the need for media owners, both public and private, to equip media organisations with state-of-the-art technology and to constitute a governing board to enhance operations. Media organisations and professionals in the state are encouraged to organise in-house and step-down training for journalists on new technologies.
The participants appreciate the Yobe state government for its consistent support and for organising the workshop to enhance their productivity in serving the state, Nigeria and humanity at large.
