...Pledges Support for C'River Information Drive The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Cross River State Chapter, has commended the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Pastor Ekpenyong Cobham, for his transformative leadership in repositioning the state’s information architecture.
The association also pledged its unwavering support for the State Government’s information and communication initiatives.
The commendation was made by the Chairperson of NAWOJ in the State, Comrade Rekpene Uket, during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner at the Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC) Conference Hall, Calabar, on Tuesday.
Com. Uket congratulated Pastor Cobham on his redeployment to the Ministry, describing it as “a square peg in a square hole.”
She lauded the ongoing renovation of the Ministry as a testament to the Commissioner’s ingenuity and commitment to effective service delivery, and praised his efforts in projecting Government achievements, combating misinformation and enhancing the visibility of the Governor’s programmes through strategic media engagements.
Describing Pastor Cobham as a father figure to journalists, Com. Uket assured him of NAWOJ’s readiness to collaborate on the government’s information agenda, while soliciting the Commissioner’s support for the association’s forthcoming National Triennial Delegates Conference.
Responding, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Pastor Ekpenyong Cobham commended the women Journalists for carving a niche for themselves in the journalism profession and for refusing to leave the responsibility of shaping the industry solely to their male counterparts.
He noted that NAWOJ’s contributions would play a significant role in strengthening the State’s information management system, bridging information gaps and promoting clarity of purpose in public communication.
The Commissioner emphasized that meaningful progress requires collective responsibility and collaboration, stressing that no individual or institution could successfully project the state without synergy.
He further declared that the image of Cross River State is sacrosanct and must be protected by all stakeholders, noting that timely dissemination of accurate and useful information remains critical to safeguarding the state’s reputation and showcasing its developmental strides.
Pastor Cobham underscored the need for stronger synergy between government and media practitioners to promote responsible journalism, counter misinformation and ensure positive and accurate publicity for the overall development and protection of the image of Cross River State.
By Rekpene Olory
