Gov Nwifuru Commissions First Private Radio station in Ebonyi

By Nwogha Ndubuisi, Abakaliki

Ebonyi state Governor, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has today commissioned the first private radio station in the state. Performing the function at the Legacy Fm office, Abakaliki the state governor warned against promotion of fake news.

The state governor applauded the Chief Executive Officer of the firm, Senator Obinna Ogba for investing in Ebonyi and assured him of steady support. "I commend highly, Distinguished Senator Joseph Obinna Ogba who brought this investment to Ebonyi State. " He has done noble and our Government will continue to provide enabling environment for this media industry to thrive. He added, "I have today directed that the construction of the road leading to the station be commenced immediately, and that the State Ministry of Power should ensure electricity is installed in the area with immediate effect. These are the incentives that good investment can bring to an area.

I call on investors to take advantage of our willingness as Government in helping and supporting businesses to grow in Ebonyi State. Congratulations Legacy FM and all the very Nwifuru concluded

Earlier, the Executive Officer of the firm, Senator Obinna Ogba and its acting General Manager, Mr Godfrey Chikwere, lauded the state governor for the mutual relationship and honour accorded to them and promised to continue in its intermediary roles between the government and the people. Senator Ogba further appreciated the state governor for the peace move and job opportunity he recently announced in the state, and added that such would help reduce social vices in the state Also, the State Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Comrade Samson Nwafor applauded the executive chairman of the station for establishing the first private radio station in the state and challenged Ebonyi politicians to invest more in media industry. Meanwhile, the South East zonal Director, Nigeria Broadcasting Co-operation, Mrs Ijeoma Obodo admonished the radio station to maintain the broadcast code of conducts, hence, ignore hate speech and attack on persons or group. She further enjoined the state government to continue supporting the station in order for it to perform its function optimally.