Timothy Omobude 
The Nigerian Union Of Journalists, NUJ, Edo State Council has conferred an award of excellence on the Commissioner for Roads and Bridges, Engr. Ethan Uzamere for his contributions to societal development.
The award was conferred on him as part of the activities to commemorate the 2024 World Press Freedom Day with the theme “A Press For The Planet: Journalism In The Face Of Environmental Crisis,” held at the press center in Benin City.
Speaking after receiving the award, Engr. Uzamere who was represented by the Director, Design and construction of the ministry, Engr. Wilson Asemota thanked the union for finding him worthy of the award of excellence for hard work and service to humanity.
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He appreciated the Good People of Edo State for voting and standing by Governor Godwin Obaseki all these years. And dedicated the award to him for his great Administrative strides and hard work in the various projects He has carried out successfully since His Inception into office in 2016.
“It is with Utmost Sincerity and Joy that I receive this prestigious award owing to the ceaseless developmental strides, road rehabilitation, construction, and Infrastructural revolution, all of which have been recorded from the Edo State Public Service over the years since the Inception of this current administration of His Excellency, Governor Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki which has brought significant developments in Edo through various Reforms and projects carried out thus far.”
While recognizing the productive roles and long-lasting societal impact that journalists have played overtime in adequately informing, educating, and sensitizing the public on the activities the State Government has recorded over the years Engr. Uzamere stated that the recognition of his hard work by the NUJ and his journey into Public Service in Edo State spurs the need for continuous collaboration that would help reshape, refocus, and re-energize the State for the betterment of all Edo People.
“As Good Partners in progress for a Greater and better Nigerian Society, I wish that the Nigerian Union of Journalists and the Edo State Government will continually collaborate by proposing and dissemination more positive narratives and policies that would help in reviewing the Nigerian Constitution so that both States and Local Government Areas can have their autonomy and be more in control of their resources, which would in turn help stimulate Our Local Economy.”
In his opening remark, the Chairman, NUJ, Edo State Council, Comrade Festus Alenkhe, underscored the need for journalists to be credible and unbiased in their reportage.
