The Executive Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. (Elder) Prince Godwin Ogorugba, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting initiatives and organisations that promote unity, development, youth empowerment and the overall welfare of the people of the local government.
Ogorugba stated this while receiving staff of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Local Government Chapter, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Council Secretariat, Ozoro on Thursday.
The chairman expressed appreciation to the NUJ delegation for the visit, describing the media as an important partner in promoting development, accountability and constructive engagement between government and the people, noting that journalists have a significant role to play in informing the public, amplifying the concerns of citizens and highlighting developmental efforts across the local government.
Ogorugba therefore assured the NUJ of his continued support and willingness to maintain a cordial relationship with the union, saying that his administration remains open to ideas, constructive criticism and partnerships capable of advancing the interests of the people of Isoko North.
According to the council chairman, sustainable development could only be achieved through collective efforts and meaningful collaboration among government, the media, traditional institutions, youth organisations, community leaders and other stakeholders even as he urged members of the NUJ to continue to uphold professionalism and responsible journalism, noting that accurate and balanced reportage would contribute significantly to peace, unity and development in the local government.
Earlier, the NUJ Local Government Chapter staff appreciated the council chairman for granting them an audience and for his continued disposition towards supporting activities that promote the welfare and development of the people.
The delegation commended the Chairman for his accessibility and commitment to fostering a healthy relationship with stakeholders, while expressing optimism that the existing relationship between the Council and the NUJ would continue to grow stronger.
In another development, the Executive Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, Godwin Ogorugba, has commended the National leadership of the National Union of Isoko Students Worldwide (NUIS) for promoting unity, purposeful leadership and the interests of Isoko students.
Ogorugba who gave the commendation when he received the National Leadership of the National Union of Isoko Students Worldwide (NUIS) on a courtesy visit to his office at the Council Secretariat, Ozoro, described students and young people as critical stakeholders in governance and nation building, stressing that their contributions, ideas and aspirations must be given adequate attention in the development process.
The council boss assured the Union that his administration would continue to support initiatives aimed at improving education, empowering young people, developing skills and creating opportunities for youths across Isoko North, stressing that his administration believes that genuine leadership must be measured by its impact on the lives of the people, particularly young people who represent the future of the local government and the wider society.
According to him, his administration would continue to explore partnerships with youth and student organisations in order to identify programmes capable of improving educational opportunities, encouraging entrepreneurship and equipping young people with relevant skills for self reliance.
The Chairman further urged the students to remain united, disciplined and focused on their education and personal development, assuring them that the council would remain willing to listen to their concerns and support credible initiatives that would positively impact their lives.
Earlier, the National Leadership of NUIS appreciated the council chairman for the warm reception accorded the delegation and commended him for what they described as his accessibility and youth friendly disposition.
The delegation said the visit was aimed at formally intimating the Chairman about the activities of the Union, appreciating him for his youth friendly policies and seeking stronger collaboration with the Local Government in advancing student welfare and youth development.
The student leaders expressed their readiness to partner with the council on programmes and initiatives targeted at improving the welfare of students and promoting youth development.
