The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kaduna State, Muhammad Shehu Molash, on Thursday, launched into a tour of media stations in Kaduna with a view to strengthening the working relationship between the state authorities and the media group.
In a press release he personally signed on Thursday, he urged the media homes to additionally undertaking a positive image of Kaduna State.
According to him, the media stations he visited included Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC), Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) Kaduna, Freedom Radio, and Liberty Radio/TV.
He stated the tour was an illustration of Governor Uba Sani’s dedication to fostering a wholesome relationship with the media and making certain clear communication with the general public.
During his go to to the media organizations, Mr. Shehu pledged to work in the direction of mending any potential hole that exists within the relationship between the state authorities and media practitioners.
He emphasised the significance of collaboration in selling correct reportage and projection of a positive image of Kaduna State, including that Gov Uba Sani, being one of those that fought for the enthronement of democracy in Nigeria, had all the time been a pal of the media.
He cited situations the place Senator Sani assisted so many media practitioners in Kaduna State lengthy earlier than changing into a Senator, including that each the media and authorities have a typical purpose, which is to serve the folks of Kaduna State, and that they will obtain the purpose extra successfully by working collectively.
He subsequently urged journalists to be truthful and balanced of their reportage, whereas additionally assuring them that their considerations could be addressed by his workplace.
In their respective responses, the heads of the media organizations visited expressed appreciation for Mr. Shehu’s initiative and promised to companion with the state authorities in the direction of attaining its goals of taking Kaduna State to an enviable peak.
They acknowledged the vital function {that a} robust working relationship between the federal government and media performs in fostering transparency, accountability, and growth of a state.
