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NUJ Delta Celebrates Delivery of Brand New Bus from Governor Okowa
Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has redeemed his pledge of a Brand New Bus to the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ.
The bus which is coming barely few days after he inaugurated a well furnished secretariat for the Journalists in the state, has received wide commendations and jubilations from members of the union.
In an appreciation statement co-signed by Comrade Michael Ikeogwu and Comrade Patrick Ochei, NUJ Delta Chairman and Secretary, the union noted that members shall reciprocate these special gifts by ensuring that the policies and programmes of Governor Okowa are given adequate publicity.
The statement reads, “The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, expresses profound appreciation to the Delta State Government under the watch of Senator Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa as governor for tne release of the donated brand new bus to the Union, on Monday 31st October, 2022.
“We are indeed overwhelmed with joy over this gesture and shall continue to celebrate. There was a spontanous celebration, even as members of the State Council did celebrate as soon as the bus arrived the newly commissioned Press Centre.
“Everything is just happening spontaneously. Just on Friday 28th October, 2022, the Governor inaugurated a new Secretariat for the union; completed and tastefully furnished by his administration.
“Right there at the inauguration ceremony, he made a promise of two vehicles to the union – a bus and a utility vehicle for the office of the Chairman; and like the EKWUEME that he is, he has released the bus to the union at the next working day.
“The Union is proud and has every reason to continue to refer to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as a very Press Friendly Governor going forward.
“We are also proud to identify with him, even as we hope to continue to cherish this kind gesture whenever our history and existence is celebrated as a Union.
“Members of the union shall reciprocate these special gifts by ensuring that the policies and programmes of Governor Okowa are given adequate publicity.
“Once again, we appreciate the Governor, Okowa for this honour done us in this special way. Thank you sir and may God’s continual favour be with you.”