In the spirit of the festive season, the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Mr Nkem Nwaeke on Monday hosted Assembly Correspondents and some other Journalists in the state to a breakfast meeting.
On the occasion, which attracted representatives of the electronic, print and online media outfits, Nkem solicited the support of media practitioners in promoting the activities of the State House of Assembly, and for the Office of the Speaker in his leadership of the 8th Assembly.
The CPS explained that the breakfast meeting became necessary as there was the need to strengthen the existing bond between him and his colleagues in the journalism profession, noting that they had worked closely with him to ensure he succeeded in his assignment.
Recalling his appointment as Chief Press Secretary by the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor on 19th December 2023, Mr Nwaeke emphasized that he could not have carried out his duties as the Speaker’s spokesperson without the support of his family members and media practitioners.
He said: “I recall on that faithful day when the House was about to adjourn for the year, when Mr Speaker, Rt Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, announced that he had appointed Nkem Nwaeke as his Chief Press Secretary.
“It came as a surprise to many, but I immediately resolved that I would try as much as God permits to carry everyone along, especially as most of us have worked very closely over the years. Appointment as CPS can never separate us.
“This breakfast is my little way of appreciating everyone for supporting me since my assumption of office as the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor. I want to assure you that come 2025, we will continue to synergize and work together”.
Mr Nwaeke, who thanked his Principal, Rt. Hon. Guwor, for approval to host his colleagues, also appreciated him for always recognizing the efforts of the media in the reportage of the Assembly.
The CPS solicited continued collaboration with Journalists in projecting the Speaker and the State Legislature in a positive light.
He particularly commended the resilience of Correspondents covering the House of Assembly beat, saying their tireless efforts had earned them enough recognition by the Speaker.
“Let me use this opportunity to appreciate my boss, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor for his support and understanding in carrying out assigned duties.
“His constant recognition of the press in giving visibility to the activities of the House is encouraging and I appreciate that a lot. I want to again solicit your collaboration as we continue to work as a team” Nwaeke stated.
Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalist, NUJ, Delta State Council, Comrade Churchill Oyovwe in his remarks expressed gratitude to the Speaker’s CPS, Mr Nkem Nwaeke and his lovely wife, Mrs Mary Nwaeke for finding time to host Journalists in a breakfast meeting, saying it was a commendable initiative.
Comrade Oyovwe, while recounting his years of acquaintance with Mr Nkem Nwaeke from their days at the Delta State University Abraka, enjoined media practitioners in the state to imbibe the culture of supporting one another regardless of political appointment or affiliation.
“I have known Nkem Nwaeke from our school days at Delta State University Abraka as a hardworking man who knows his onions. He was one of the few that came out with second class upper, 2.1 in our set. I know him as a man of capacity who will always deliver.
“Let me use this opportunity to appeal to our colleagues to always learn to support one another no matter what because by so doing, we will all succeed. If the CPS fails, we as Journalists have failed and if he succeeds we have also succeeded”. Oyovwe said.
In their goodwill messages, some veterans in the Journalism profession including Mr Augustine Ogwuda of the Townhall online, Ebere Obiakor, AIT, the Chairman NUJ DBS Asaba chapel, Pere Botu, DTHA Information Officer, Austine Akanigha, amongst others, extolled the Speaker’s CPS, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, for his hardwork over the years and for sustaining a good working relationship with his colleagues across board.
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