NALVEJ boss tasks politicians on good governance

Chief Okpala in a statement in Abuja said the elected officials should be prepared to discharge their constitutional duties and dispense dividends of democracy to the people irrespective of party, zone, regional, religious or other considerations.

Chief Okpala who warned against mediocrity in governance advised the elected officials to appoint effective and capable hands to drive governance at all levels from the presidency down.

The NALVEJ President also commended journalists across the country for their superlative performance in the coverage of the 2019 elections.

He said journalists braced the odds despite the hazards and volatility in many states to provide fair, accurate and balance reports even amidst threats to their lives, an input which reflected in many outcomes in the polls.

On the establishment of NALVEJ , Chief Okpala explained that the body was formed by a group of respected and distinguished journalists who have retired from the profession but are not tired as they are still actively providing high level services and guidance to the younger ones in the industry, as well as showing direction for successful succession.

According to the veteran journalist “With its motto,  Fathers of the Pen Profession, NALVEJ is set to initiate a new pace in the nation’s media industry and a fresh template for performance which we are convinced will mark a watershed and therefore complement the great work which the Nigeria Union of journalists,  NUJ and the Nigeria Guild of Editors are doing”

He emphasised that  the aim of  NALVEJ is to ensure the uplifting and progress of journalists who have practiced and retired from active service and will be working in partnership with relevant bodies to achieve these lofty goals.