Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged media practitioners to respect the rights of others by practicing responsible journalism to ensure sustained peace and security in the country.
The governor stated this at the 2024 Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) Lecture Series with the theme,” Security Challenges: Finding Local Implementable Solutions” in Asaba.
He said that the theme was apt particularly now that the country was facing serious security challenges, adding that it would take collective responsibility to fight insecurity in the country.
Oborevwori was represented by the State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza.
He said that the state has taken bold steps by putting up measures and deployed mechanisms and materials to combat crimes and criminality in the state.
The governor said his administration had designed a local implementable security outfit, and worked in collaboration with the security agencies to ensure peace and security of life and property across the state.
According to him, the government has rebranded Delta Hulk established in 2020 to Operation Delta Sweep and had recently donated 31 operational vehicles to the Police and other security agencies.
“I am impressed that not only that DOPF has raised the discuss on the issues but most importantly to also engage the pragmatic ACP, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, as the Guest Speaker.
“As a government, the issue of security is very central to this administration and its importance has been underscored as enhanced peace and security is the fourth component of our M.O.R.E Agenda in this administration.
“But the only thing we desire from the journalists is to fact-check their information with relevant government officials before publishing for accuracy, fairness and balance in line with the ethics of the profession.
“Do not resort to blackmail. It is imperative for media entrepreneurs and practitioners to embrace the dissemination of news and information that will promote national unity and harmony as a major priority,” Oborevwori said.
