The Executive Chairman of Ika North-East Local Government Area, Hon. Monday Odigwe, has charged journalists to always report factual news and be guided by the ethics of journalism.
Hon. Odigwe gave the charge today, Tuesday, 10th November 2026, when he received members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ika Correspondents’ Chapel, in his office at the Council Secretariat, Owa-Oyibu.
The Chairman urged journalists to use their platforms to project President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, noting that both leaders have performed well and deserve another tenure.
“Because of President Tinubu’s policies that are working, Local Governments can now pay salaries, pensions and still execute projects comfortably without complaining. It was not like this in the past. My projects are everywhere because of Tinubu and the Governor. Let us project them in a positive light,” Hon. Odigwe said.
He also assured the Chapel of his support for their upcoming Media Chat programme, urging them to keep the Council posted.
Earlier, the NUJ Chairman, Comrade Eso Darlington Okonma, said the visit was a familiarization visit. He then introduced the Union’s Financial Secretary, Comrade Clinton Nwachukwu, who spoke on behalf of the body.
Comrade Nwachukwu thanked the Chairman for his good works, saying he was not surprised he won the Best Local Government Chairman of the Year award.
“You merited it and the award is well deserved. We look forward to more awards because you have done so well as a Local Government Chairman,” he said.
He also informed the Chairman about the Chapel’s upcoming Media Chat programme scheduled for 14th December, 2026.
