A’Ibom Information boss pledges partnership with NUJ

The Honourable Commissioner for Information in Akwa Ibom State, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to partnering with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to promote the ARISE Agenda of the Governor Umo Eno led administration.

Umanah made pledge, Friday, March 14, when he received the executive members of the NUJ, Akwa Ibom State Council, led by the Chairman, Comrade Amos Etuk, at his office.

The Commissioner appreciated the NUJ Chairman for acknowledging Governor Umo Eno’s support and for congratulating him on his appointment.

He emphasized the importance of the NUJ to the Ministry of Information, MOI, which he described as their constituency. The Information boss assured the union of his ministry’s continued support and partnership in the task of propagating the good works of the Governor.

Comrade Amos Etuk, in his remarks appreciated Governor Umo Eno for appointing Hon. Aniekan Umanah as Commissioner for Information and equally congratulated the Commissioner on his appointment.

He expressed the union’s solidarity with the Commissioner and pledged their support for the ARISE Agenda. He highlighted the union’s growth under his leadership and his strides in the area of capacity building for members, as well as Welfare.

Comrade Etuk stated that the membership strength of the NUJ in the State has continued to wax stronger from 400 to 798 saying the Union will continue to uphold professionalism in its conducts. Etuk commended Governor Umo Eno for his support and promised that the union would continue to work with the state government to achieve its goals.

In a vote of thanks, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Akparawa James Edet thanked the current leadership of NUJ led by Comrade Amos Etuk for the robust synergy that has existed between the Union and the Ministry of Information.

Present during the courtesy visit were, the Permanent Secretary, Akparawa James Edet, the Director of Information, Comrade Aniekan Ukpong, Director of Public Relations, Mr. Nsikan Essien, Director of Archives, Dr. Mrs. Eunice Egharevba, Director, PRS, Mr. Peter Antai, Director Strategy, Edem Okon, Director Technical, Mr. Uwem Ben, General Editor, Mr. Marvelous Friday Udo and Information Officers.

On the NUJ team were, the Vice -Chairman, Mrs. Margaret Moore, State Assistant Secretary, Mfon Hanson, Treasurer, Imaikop Robert, Financial Secretary, Ini Akpan, Auditor, Anietie Esu, State Chairman of NAWOJ, Nsikak Okon, and SWAN Chairman, Emmanuel Akpan.