* Receives Rousing welcome
The newly appointed Managing Director of Graphics Newspaper has called on staff of media organisation to work harder in line with the vision of the new direction government of Kogi state.
MY Itopa, a former Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor of kogi state, Dr. Phillips Salawu, gave the charge on assumption of office in Lokoja on Monday.
He got a warm reception from the Editor, directors and reporters of the state media organisation, who described his appointment as well deserved.
The new MD said he has to justify the confidence reposed on him by Governor Ododo, and also pledged to establish cordial relationship with the existing staff of where he had worked for 12 years, adding that, before any organisation could work and achieve its goals, unity which is key to success is imperative.
He encouraged all staff members of the office to come together, stressing that his office would be opened to all ideas that could bring about the growth and development of his Graphics.
According to him, “I appreciate his excellency for giving me the opporturnity to serve under his administration and I promise to be loyal to his excellency and the administration in any assignment, task, duties and responsibility assign to me diligently”, he said.
During the handing-over, the Editor of the organisation, Mr. James Oyewole appreciated Governor Ododo for the consideration of a man of impeccable character as the new managing Director/CEO.
