GOV ENO CHARGES MEDIA ORGANISATIONS ON POSITIVE PROJECTION OF NIGERIA’S IMAGE

GOV ENO CHARGES MEDIA ORGANISATIONS ON POSITIVE PROJECTION OF NIGERIA’S IMAGE

… commends choice of A’Ibom as operational headquarters by C54 News

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged media organisations nationwide, including C54 News, owned by Future One Africa Network (FOAN), to positively project Nigeria’s image and uphold objectivity and credibility as core values of news reportage.

Governor Eno gave the charge on Monday, August 31, 2026, when he received the management team of C54 News on a courtesy visit to his office at Government House, Uyo.

The Governor welcomed the media organisation’s plan to establish its operational headquarters in Akwa Ibom and assured the team of the state government’s support and partnership.

He urged the organisation to be deliberate in promoting the positive ideals of Nigeria and Africa, while maintaining professional standards in its coverage of events.

“We look forward to working with you; and, apart from projecting Africa, we also want you to positively project our country, Nigeria,” the Governor said.

Governor Eno also charged the media organisation to maintain balance and neutrality in its reportage.

He urged C54 News to provide the public with balanced and impartial reports based on thorough investigation, stressing that credibility and public trust were essential to the sustainability of any media organisation.

“Some media organisations today, when you listen to them, you will quickly know that their news reports are seriously tilted to suit the interests of the owners and their political leanings.

“So, strive to be a news channel that is neutral and non-partisan in every issue reported to the public in order to earn their support and patronage through credible and responsible journalism,” he said.

According to the Governor, the media should play the role of a referee by ensuring fairness and transparency in public discourse.

“The media should be like a referee, simply to ensure a transparent and fair play of the match in order to win the trust and confidence of the listening and reading public,” he added.

Governor Eno commended FOAN for choosing Uyo as the location for the headquarters of C54 News, describing the decision as a positive development for the State.

Earlier, the FOAN team lead, Prof. Agbo Madaki, who represented the Chairman of the organisation, Prof. Pat Utomi, commended Governor Eno for what he described as his visionary and impactful leadership in Akwa Ibom State.

Madaki said Akwa Ibom could serve as a model for other states in the federation in sustainable development and infrastructural advancement.

He disclosed that C54 News was being established as “Africa’s first truly digital news network” built from the continent for Africans and a global audience.

He said the international headquarters of the media organisation would be established in Akwa Ibom State, citing the state’s development strides and investment in modern infrastructure.

Madaki specifically commended the Governor for projects and facilities including the international hospital, international convention centre, international airport terminal and other world-class infrastructure.

Other members of the FOAN delegation were Idris-Etanami Usman, Obong Umana Okon Umana, CON, Chief Grace Ihonvbere, Reverend Barnabas Arcastus, Mr Fidelis Mbah, Onyekachi Emenogu and Yobo Tiffany Omoike.

Also present at the meeting were the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah; Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Adviser to the Governor, Mr Aniefiok Johnson; Commissioner for Information, Elder (Dr.) Aniekan Umanah; Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Uko Udom, SAN; Commissioner for Finance, Mr Emem Bob; Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon. Inibehe Silas; Permanent Secretary, Government House – Godwin Udo, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ekerete Udoh and other Government functionaries.