KEDCO Calls For More Synergy as Media Celebrates World Press Freedom Day
POLITICS DIGEST – In commemoration of this year’s world Press Freedom day, the management of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has felicitated with the media in the country.
According to the company, the media has played vital role in galvanizing development in the country through accurate and timely reportage of events, while keeping the general public informed.
KEDCO in a statement made available to newsman on Sunday added that the media has been instrumental in helping it smoothen the relations between the company and its numerous customers across Kano franchise areas.
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While emphasising on the importance of free press in society, the statement noted that: “The media is key as well as their freedom. The freedom of the media lies the very essence of journalism and this is why as a company we are joining our partners in the media to felicitate with them on this great day.”
On his part, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of KEDCO, Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna commended the media for being “ a true friend of the Nigerian people irrespective of geographical spread and other considerations.
“The media has proven to be the best friend of the people by helping to ensure that we are all well informed on issues of governance and other matters of importance.
“As partners in progress, their representation of facts and events over the years has been done with all sense of responsiveness to their responsibilities, while proving to be the hope of Nigerians in terms of accurate reportage.”
Dr. Gwamna said the media needed to be respected in view of their commitment to ensuring a better society for us all through professionalism and service to our fatherland.
