The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, congratulates the Senior Correspondent of the Vanguard Newspapers and National Ex-Officio of NUJ, Comrade Festus Ahon on his well deserved appointment as the Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.
A statement by the chairman NUJ Delta State Council , Comrade Michael Ikeogwu and Secretary Comrade Patrick Ochei stated that Comrade Ahon has proven his mettle in the journalism practice as a distinguished professional in all aspects of the profession, including character and ethical conduct.
It adds that the Union is proud of him as an active and loyal member of the Union in the state for which he was nominated for an appointment as the National Ex-Officio of NUJ in the administration of Comrade Chief Christopher Isiguzo.
“We indeed commend the amiable and media friendly Governor for this extension of a hand of fellowship to the NUJ, just immediately after being sworn-in as the Executive Governor of Delta State. It stated
“Of course, the Governor made a promise to the leadership of the NUJ, to appoint a member of the Union who must satisfy the yearnings and aspirations of all members of the Union. This he has achieved as the vast majority of our members are happy on hearing the news of Festus Ahon’s appointment, it added .
The statement further stated NUJ Delta State Council is at home with Comrade Festus Ahon and will work assiduously to ensuring that he succeeds in his new assignment.
“Like Oliver Twist, we plead with our dependable Governor, to also accord us the honour of appointing for us, a media practitioner in the State as the next Commissioner for Information, it adds .
“We equally look forward to seeing more of our members appointed into the Government of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, in order to continue to foster the cordial working relationship that already exists between us.
Once again, we congratulate the newly minted CPS, Comrade Festus Ahon. We rejoice with him and hail this appointment with utmost appreciation to the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, it stated .
