By Okechukwu Onuegbu
The founder, Solution Kitchen, Iyom Ngozi Chinelo Obikwelu (Iyom Ugochimerueze) has urged support for journalists in their drive to provide information for national development.
Obikwelu made the call on Monday at Nri, Anaocha Local Government Area (LGA), Anambra State while celebrating with Dr Odogwu Emeka Odogwu and his executive on their victory at recently held Triennial Conference of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra Council.
The NUJ Anambra State Patron also emphasised that journalists as powerhouse contribute positively towards societal development through provisions of vital information on the happenings around the world.
This according to her, worth celebrating and should be accorded recognition because without information from the media many would found it difficult to discover the happenings around them or take necessary actions or steps.
"Without journalists, we will not know what is happening around the world. The journalists also help us to make informed decisions and take necessary steps. We need to embrace them, honour and cherish them. They are the powerhouse. We don't really acknowledge them much as powerful house of the nation,"
she added.
She, however, adviced the media not to be deterred over the development as she was sure their efforts would never go unnoticed due to the values they add to society.
On victory's of Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu at recently concluded NUJ triennial conference, she commended journalists for voting him for a second term, even as she assured support to the union as a patron.
"Odogwu is a man of integrity, experienced and trustworthy. He is very intelligent, articulate and gentle, a good personality to be trusted. He has to be there to continue with his good works. I want to celebrate him for the well deserved victory," she stated.
Earlier speaking, the State Chairman, NUJ, Anambra State Council, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu commended Iyom Obikwelu for been the first patron of the union to celebrate the new executive, assuring that protection and welfare of journalists would be top priority of the new administration.