Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has presented a brand-new 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, to enhance the mobility and operational capacity of journalists in the state.
The vehicle was formally presented to the NUJ Chairman, Churchill Oyowe, on behalf of the governor by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, in Asaba.
Ahon said the gesture underscores the enduring relationship between the state government and the media, noting that journalists play a critical role in public enlightenment, accountability and the promotion of development.
Presenting the vehicle, Ahon said the bus was provided for the use of the union and journalists across the state, saying it would facilitate their movement in the course of their assignments.
He said the intervention reflects Governor Oborevwori’s recognition of the media as an important partner in the development process.
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He expressed confidence that the gesture would further strengthen the existing relationship between the government and the NUJ and create opportunities for deeper collaboration in the interest of the state and its people.
Receiving the vehicle, Oyowe thanked the governor for the intervention, describing it as evidence of a leadership that not only makes promises but also backs them with concrete action.
He said the bus would significantly improve the ability of journalists to carry out their professional responsibilities, adding that the NUJ appreciates the support of the Oborevwori administration.
“We want to say a very big thank you to His Excellency for this gesture. We do not take it for granted. This is yet another demonstration of a leadership that understands the needs of institutions and professionals who contribute to the development of the state,” Oyowe said.
Oyowe further commended the governor for the ongoing provision of solar power for the NUJ Secretariat in Asaba.
He urged the governor to remain focused on his development agenda and assured him of the NUJ’s appreciation of his administration’s support for the media and its commitment to the progress of Delta State.
