... As Comrade Ememobong Advocates Strategic Communication of Hope to the people
By: Lawrence Ekong
Governor Udom Emmanuel has received kudos on his giant
strides in infrastructural development of Akwa Ibom State.
The Commendation was given earlier today, Tuesday, 17th November, 2020, by the South-South Zonal Director of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Mr. Sam Anyanwu, while on a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Comrade Ini Ememobong, in his office.
Mr. Anyanwu who was accompanied on the visit by members
of the management team of Atlantic Radio 104.5 FM, intimated his host that he
was in the state on a routine inspection to the Uyo station of the FRCN,
as part of his oversight responsibilities and solicited support from Akwa Ibom
State Government towards the 10th anniversary celebration of Atlantic FM billed
for March, 2021.
The Zonal Director who said Akwa Ibom was the first
state he was visiting since his elavation to the position of the South-South
Zonal Director of the Corporation hinted that his choice of the State, were not
unconnected with the laudable achievements of Governor Udom Emmanuel,
especially in the areas of infrastructural development.
'' I choose to come to Akwa Ibom because of what I have
seen and heard about the the giant strides the Governor in the state,
especially when you look around the city of Uyo. In fact it is mind blowing and
I came, not only to supervise our station, but to also confirm what I have been
hearing, which is actually what is on ground" Anyanwu said.
Comrade Ememobong described the visit as strategic and
crucial to the strengthening of inter-governmental relations as well as
to foster mutual respect and love for related agencies.
The State's Spokesman who applauded the management team
of Atlantic FM Uyo, for maintaining a cordial working relationship with Akwa
Ibom state government also tasked them on re-engineering of their news
reportage to inspire hope among the people.
He thanked the FRCN delegation for the great job of
information dissemination and urged the corporation to explore more innovative
ways to incorporate new dimensions into their operations in order to remain
tops in the competitive commercialized media world.
'' I must thank you for the onerous tasks of
information desimation across the country. I also know that your modus operandi
has changed because you have left the era of being monopolistic, when not
less than 65 million people would hooked up to your network at 7 am for the
morning news. So you must continue to change your style and strategy in the
face of humongous competition with other radio stations'', Comrade Ememobong
said.
The Information helmsman further charged the team to be
balanced in their news reportage as part of their responsibilities of giving
back hope to their listeners. He added that in order to forestall
destabilization of the polity in the wake of the #EndSARS Protest, media
houses have a duty to re-engineer their programmes to sustain peace and inspire
hope in the minds of the people.
'' In post #EndSARS era, we must as communicators, find
strategic ways of communicating hope back to the hearts and minds of our young
people, assuring them that their future would be brighter than whatever
challenges we are facing today '' he said.
The Information Boss further explained that the media has
a role to play in the maintenance of order and peaceful coexistence of all
federating units of the the country and expressed optimism that the Nigerian
Broadcasting codes would continue to be exploited to it's fine lines by media
houses for the benefit of sensitizing and informing the citizens.
While thanking the Zonal Director and his team, for
deeming it necessary to visit the Ministry, Comrade Ememobong pledged
government's petronage and support for the radio station.
The visiting team included: the General Manager of
Atlantic FM, Uyo, Mrs. Nseabasi Emmanuel, the Assistant Director News,
South-South Zone, Mr. Uwem Nkpoyen, Head of Administration, Mr. Devid Effiom,
Head of programmes, Mr. Samuel Essien, Head of Marketing, Mr. Fidelis Omowgbale
and former Government House Correspondent, Mr. Charles Bassey.
Among the management team of the Ministry included: the
Dean, College of Directors and Director of Technical Services, Mrs. Blessing
Urua, the State Director of Information, Akparawa James Edet, the Director
of Public Relations, Mrs. Grace Akpan and the Director of Strategy, Mr. Joseph
Etem. Others were: the Director of Administration/Supply, Mrs. Tiuba Nduonofit,
Head of Finance and Account, Mrs. Glory Usoroh, Head, Research, Planning and
Statistics, Mr. Peter Antai and Asst. Director, Ikot Ekpene Zone, Mr. Aniekan
Ukpong.
Highpoint of the visit was the presentation of copies
of the publication of the Ministry, "Akwa Ibom Impact" magazine to
the visiting FRCN team.
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