DELTA PRINTING AND PUBLISHING COMPANY REJIGS EDITORIAL BOARD WITH PATRICK NWANZE AS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

The Board of Directors of the Delta Printing and Publishing Company, publishers of the Delta State-owned Pointer titles, has approved the tweaking of the Editorial Board of the newspaper outfit.

The development saw some members of the team who had excelled in their former positions getting new responsibilities, while others adjusted to have discharged their responsibilities as expected were retained in their present posts. 

Mrs. Chibuzor Isichei, who is the most senior member of the Editorial Department, remains  a Deputy General Manager (DGM) and Head of Department (HOD)  Editorial, while Mrs. Henrietta Oyakhilome, currently on study leave, is a Deputy General Manager (DGM) Editorial.

Mr. Tony Eke, retains his position as Chairman of the Editorial Board of The Pointer Newspapers, while Mr. Patrick Nwanze who was Editor (Daily) is now the Editor-in-Chief, charged with the responsibility of overseeing all editorial matters of the newspaper. 

With his new appointment, Nwanze has completed a cycle in his career journey, having been an Assistant News Editor, Group News Editor, Deputy Editor, Editor and now Editor-In-Chief.

The Daily title now falls on the shoulders of Mrs. Edna Emeni as Editor, but she comes prepared for this new responsibility, having served as Deputy Editor (Daily) for some years.

Fresh from returning from his former position as Chairman of Warri Wolves Football Club and aide to former Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, Mr. Etu Moses is now Deputy Group Sports Editor, and as Group News Editor, Mr. Andy Akeni will continue to take charge of all the titles. 

Mrs. Rosemary Nwaebuni retains her position as Editor (Weekend) just as Mr. Cletus Ngwodo stays on as Editor (Sunday).

Mr. Awele Ogbogu was appointed Production Editor, Mr. Godwin Nzemeke Deputy Editor (Weekend), while Mr. Josiah Ogoegbunem, who was News Editor (Weekend), is now Deputy Editor (Sunday) with Mr. Patrick Mgbodo, his erstwhile assistant, now News Editor (Weekend).

In his remarks after the new team was unveiled, the Acting General Manager of the media organisation, Mr. Godfrey Ubaka, congratulated all, describing the new editorial team as “tested and trusted”.

While wishing them a fulfilling experience in the discharge of their duties, Ubaka said his vision was a turnaround of The Pointer Newspapers in content and circulation, so as to make the titles the pride of the Delta State Government and all stakeholders.                     

Meanwhile, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), The Pointer Chapel, has endorsed the constitution of the new editorial team of the Delta Printing and Publishing Corporation (DPPC), publishers of The Pointer.

In a letter addressed to the DPPC Board Chairman, Dr. Ebenezer Okorodudu, the NUJ, under the leadership of the Chairman, Comrade Rosemary Nwaebuni, expressed appreciation for the proactive measures taken by the Board.

The restructuring, aimed at aligning the editorial team with the evolving demands of the media landscape, has received widespread support from staff members and stakeholders alike.

Comrade Nwaebuni emphasized the dedication and commitment demonstrated by the Board in ensuring that the editorial team was adequately equipped to navigate the dynamic challenges of the industry.

According to the letter dated April 24, 2024 and signed by the Chapel Chairman, ‘’We, members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), The Pointer Chapel, hereby express our sincere appreciation for the recent restructuring in the Editorial Team of the Delta Printing and Publishing Corporation (DPPC).

‘’The dedication and commitment demonstrated by the board in ensuring that the editorial team is well-equipped to meet the evolving demands of the media landscape are truly commendable. Accordingly, the staff of the Editorial Department, particularly members of the NUJ, wholeheartedly supports the reorganization and firmly belief that it will contribute immensely to the corporation’s success.

‘’With the recent changes implemented, we are confident that the DPPC will continue to uphold the values of integrity, professionalism and excellence, while adapting to the dynamism of the industry. Furthermore, we would like to assure you of our continued cooperation and collaboration in realizing the mandate of the Corporation’’.