Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Yinka Oyebode has tasked Information Officers in the state to effectively publicise government programmes and policies to the masses.
Oyebode gave the charge during a meeting with the Information Officers at the Ministry of Information, Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday
He said information officers are duty bound to keep the public abreast of all activities of government, stressing that the Biodun Oyebanji administration is ready to serve Ekiti people.
Oyebode affirmed state government readiness to provide on-the-job trainings and basic equipment for the information Officers in order to enhance the discharge of their duty of informing and educating the public on government activities.
He added that Governor Oyebanji’s administration is poised to embark on renovation of buildings within the state secretariat complex in order to making the environment more conducive for workers.
While emphasizing on standard and quality news management, Oyebode implored Information Officers to be more painstaking in their writing skills and news presentations.
Speaking earlier, the Deputy Director, Information Services Department, Mr. Charles Ademolaju appreciated the Special Adviser for the meeting. He said the Information Officers would put in their best in publicising activities of the administration.
