The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has congratulated Fred Odisnosen Itua, the newly appointed Chief Press Secretary to the incoming governor of the state, Senator Monday Okpebholo. While also commending the Governor-elect for finding Itua worthy of the appointment, the Chapel declared that it had always admired his journalistic integrity and commitment to unbiased reportage.
Itua’s appointment takes effect from Tuesday, November 12, 2024, when Senator Okpebholo would be sworn-in as governor of the state.
A press statement on Monday jointly signed by Mrs. Nefishetu Yakubu and Elder Patrick Ahanor, Chairman and Secretary of the Correspondents’ Chapel respectively, expressed the journalists’ excitement at the appointment and described Itua as a seasoned journalist with wealth of experience.
The statement read in part: “The Correspondents’ Chapel has no doubt that your skills and years of experience will prove to be a major asset to the administration. “We commend Senator Okpebholo for recognizing your exceptional qualifications and unwavering journalistic integrity. “Be assured of our support at all times in the governor-elect’s commitment to foster transparency and effective communication within his administration”.