Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged Journalists in the country to avoid sensational reportage and spreading of fake news.
Governor Abiodun who made the plea while inaugurating the Olusegun Osoba Press Centre at Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, gave the assurance that his administration would continue to assist media professionals in discharging their duties faithfully.
While explaining that his administration named the Press Centre after the former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, Governor Abiodun pointed out that history would vindicate Chief Osoba for using journalism to promote national development in the country.
He also said that Chief Osoba’s exemplary contributions to the pen profession had helped him to attain a greater heights in politics and advised young media professionals to emulate the professionalism demonstrated by the former governor.
In a remark, Chief Olusegun Osoba commended Governor Abiodun for the gesture, and applauded the present administration in the state for embarking on developmental projects across the state.
Bolanle Adesida