Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah asked government leaders and news reporters to work together better. He spoke Friday at the Nigerian Guild of Editors meeting held in his state. The governor said both groups help shape the country's future. He wants them to build trust after years of tension. About 400 editors and media executives attended the event.
Mbah said government and press relations have suffered from doubt and mistrust. He asked both sides to start fresh conversations instead of staying apart. The governor believes democracy needs smart criticism from reporters. He said journalists should report fairly without fear. Strong reporting helps make government work better for citizens.
The governor described his state's development projects spread across all 260 voting areas. Each area received new schools, health centers and farms. He said every citizen deserves good services no matter where they live. His team wants rural and urban areas to have equal access to education and healthcare. The projects aim to help the most vulnerable people first.
Mbah told editors that journalism must stay honest and include all voices. He said reporters should give space to people often ignored. The press should reflect how diverse Nigeria really is. Good journalism makes democracy stronger. Bad reporting that leaves people out weakens the whole system.
The governor hopes Enugu will build a 30 billion dollar economy through new businesses. Other speakers at the event included television founder John Momoh and former Ogun State Governor Segun Osoba. Guild President Eze Anaba and media veteran Onyema Ugochukwu also addressed the crowd.
Mbah said government and press relations have suffered from doubt and mistrust. He asked both sides to start fresh conversations instead of staying apart. The governor believes democracy needs smart criticism from reporters. He said journalists should report fairly without fear. Strong reporting helps make government work better for citizens.
The governor described his state's development projects spread across all 260 voting areas. Each area received new schools, health centers and farms. He said every citizen deserves good services no matter where they live. His team wants rural and urban areas to have equal access to education and healthcare. The projects aim to help the most vulnerable people first.
Mbah told editors that journalism must stay honest and include all voices. He said reporters should give space to people often ignored. The press should reflect how diverse Nigeria really is. Good journalism makes democracy stronger. Bad reporting that leaves people out weakens the whole system.
The governor hopes Enugu will build a 30 billion dollar economy through new businesses. Other speakers at the event included television founder John Momoh and former Ogun State Governor Segun Osoba. Guild President Eze Anaba and media veteran Onyema Ugochukwu also addressed the crowd.
