The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly(EDHA), Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, has urged journalists in the state to endeavor to balance their reports before dissemination.
The speaker stated this when he received the members of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Edo State chapter led by the Chairperson, Adesuwa Ehimuan in his office.
Welcoming the NAWOJ delegation, Hon. Agbebaku commended them and also acknowledged their vital role in the hallowed chamber. He appealed to the women journalists to encourage and support young girls to actualize their dreams and aspirations in their various careers. He assured them of the House support for the planned International Women’s Day(IWD) Celebration which is slated to take place in the state.
The international women’s day which is a collaboration with other professional women groups in Edo State is scheduled to take place on the March 28th at the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy(JOOPSA) with other activities lined up for the year 2024.
On her part, Edo State Chairperson of NAWOJ, Adesuwa Ehimuan, informed the Speaker of the Association’s activities in the state while also commending the house of assembly for the recent summoning of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to answer questions over difficulties by members of the public in getting the National Identification Number (NIN).
She praised the House for passing over thirty (30) people-oriented resolutions to its credit including tackling Federal Ministry Of Works (FMW) over the state of federal roads in the state .
