Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Donald Ojogo has told management and staff of the ministry to see him as colleague in the pen profession.
He stated this while addressing management and the entire staff of the ministry at a prayer meeting organised to usher in the new month.
He stressed that every staff of the ministry should see the ministry as newsroom, where everybody is equal and working hard to ensure that production of news bulletins succeeds.
He added that information is power and people of the state must be updated with adequate information about activities of the government day in, day out, noting that the core mandate of the ministry is ensuring robust media coverage of the state government programmes, hence all must adhere strictly
He urged staff of the ministry to be free to discuss issues with him saying his door is open always.
He, therefore, solicited the support of members of the ministry to achieve the desired goals.
Speaking earlier, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Steve Awosika appreciated the Commissioner for exhibiting quality leadership skills.
He added that his deployment to the ministry would bring positive impact to the present government in the state, because of his wealth of experience in Journalism.
He assured the commissioner that the ministry has qualified and competent hands that would make his work easier as the political head.
He promised the readiness and support of all in achieving the mandate of the government on information managemet, processing and packaging.
