From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin
The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), in Edo State has felicitated Mr Fred Odianosen Itua on his appointment as the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the State Governor-Elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo.
The Chapel also commended the Governor-elect for finding Itua worthy of the appointment and declared that it has always admired the appointee’s journalistic integrity and commitment to presenting unbiased information.
Itua’s appointment takes effect from Tuesday, November 12th, during which time Senator Monday Okpebholo would be sworn in as governor of the State.
This was contained in a press statement jointly issued on Monday by Mrs. Nefishetu Yakubu and Elder Patrick Ahanor, Chairman and Secretary of the Correspondents’ Chapel, respectively.
The statement expressed the journalists’ excitement over the appointment and described Itua as a seasoned journalist with a wealth of experience.
The statement reads in part: “The Correspondents’ Chapel has no doubt that your skills and years of experience will prove to be a major asset to the administration.
“We commend Senator Okpebholo for recognizing Itua’s exceptional qualifications and unwavering journalistic integrity.
“Be assured of our support at all times in the governor-elect commitment to foster transparency and effective communication within his administration.”