Imo Journalists To Uzodimma:Reappoint Emelumba As Information Commissioner

Guild of Newspaper Reporters, Imo State Chapter, a  body  for all Imo Based Newspaper Reporters, recognized   by the leadership of Nigeria Union Of Journalists,  has called on Imo State Governor, Dist. Senator Hope Uzodimma to reappoint Hon. Declan Emelumba as information Commissioner, stating that he is a symbol of professionalism and a classic example of what a commissioner of information should be.

A statement signed by the State Chairman of Guild of Newspaper Reporters, Comrade  Chuks Nwokeji,  described  Hon. Emelumba as  a seasoned media  professional who has proven his mettle with uniqueness and  unquestionable competence in information management on Programs and policies of Shared Prosperity Administration of the  governor.

The press statement  rated  Emelumba high in commitment to duty, character and conduct and states that he was not found wanting in the discharge of his duties.

The press  further reads; “Emelumba is a symbol of professionalism, he was highly strategic, all his response to issues raised by opposition against Governor Uzodimma led administration in the state were straight to the point, without tantrums or sentiments.”

“Emelumba did well in his first tenure, the governor should disregard the so called  caution from any media group  to replace him with an expert as there was no atom of quackery or substandard practice in his actions and inactions as information Commissioner. He can   be described as a  tested and trusted media guru who lived above board in the discharge of his duties.”

“He tried his best to carry journalists along in the scheme of things, under him as a commissioner, a media award was instituted for Imo  Journalists, this is the first of its kind and it has helped many Journalists in the state”

The guild also scored the governor high for appointment of Chief Fidel Onyeneke, stating that he proved his mettle as a sound mind and did very well in orientation, sensitization and public enlightenment.

They noted the manner  he answered  questions at various  radio programs he appeared in defence of government activities, no matter how provocative and complex it appeared, were  professional, strategic, full of convictions, worthy of commendation and emulation.

Convinced that Chief Onyeneke  did  well as Special Adviser on Orientation,  the umbrella body of Newspaper Reporters in Imo State made case for his reappointment as a reward for a job well done.