Abia governor chief Theodore Orji has stressed the need for journalists in the country to report events objectively and in a balanced manner so as not to create doubts in the minds of people.Governor TA Orji made the plea while speaking at the south East media summit organized by the Nigerian union of journalists south East zone in conjunction with the Gregory university , Uturu , Abia state.
He also decried the idea of media owners using their medium to attack perceived enemies.
The governor stressed the need for peace and security in the country, pointing out that it was only in an atmosphere of peace that development can take place.
He used the forum to commend Greg Ibe, in establishing the Gregory SUniversity noting that he is the first Abia son to successfully establish a private university in the state and promised to assist him make the university stand.
The chairman of the occasion, Ambassador Ojo Maduekwe said the theme of the media summit “challenges of media ownership, development and good governance: South East Experience is apt as Igbos have benefitted most in a more enduring manner with Zik,s philosophy of a united Nigeria, noting that no amount of distraction can destroy the Nigerian spirit or the doggedness of the Igbos.He appealed to Nigerians tp rally round PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan to put an end to what he termed the era of terror in the country ,adding that any attack on the media is an attack on the people.
In his speech, the National vice president of the NUJ, zone C sir Ambrose Nwachukwu recalled that many media outfits especially newspapers were established in the south East including the government owned ones but could not survive.
On his own, the state chairman of the NUJ , comrade Hyacinth Okoli called on governors and prominent Igbo sons and daughters to establish media houses that will stand in the zone including private newspapers as is the case in other zones of the country.
http://www.abiastate.gov.ng/2012/05/gov-ta-orji-urges-journalists-to-report-events-objectively/

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Mission Statement:

To ensure that leaders at all levels of government in Abia State deliver the dividends of democracy to the people.

Vision:

To engage Abia indigenes and residents in enlightenment programmes that focus on qualities of good governance and service delivery by all levels of government.

Objectives:

1. To demand good governance from the leaders of Abia State by approved legal means and through regular and periodic town-hall meetings, seminars, conferences, workshops, rallies, legal actions, investigative journalism and other acceptable pressure group gimmicks and methods.

2. To increase and sustain political education and public awareness of the activities and or failures of public office holders through the above-stated means.

3. To ensure adequate protection of the civil rights and freedom of Abia State citizens.

4. To serve as the alternative mouth piece of the citizens of Abia State.

5. To act as a catalyst for achieving enduring unity, peace and integration among component bodies of Abia State.

6. To encourage the state and local governments of Abia State to embark on serious and visible educational, health, agricultural and infrastructural developmental programmes.

7. To hold both the state and local governments accountable and responsible to the people of the state.

8. To fashion out and employ benchmarks for periodic assessment of the performance of elected and appointed leaders in Abia State.

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1. That TAA is owned by an individual:
Answer: No. TAA was initiated by some persons who came together for the purpose of demanding good leadership.

2. That TAA is being sponsored by Politicians or Groups of people.
Answer: False. TAA is sponsored by it members and has no plans for seeking sponsorship from any politicians other than its members.

3. That TAA is a Political Party:
Answer: Wrong Assumption: TAA is a non-partisan group that advocates for good governance of our Abia indigenes.

4. That TAA was initiated by hungry/political office holders for relevance:
Answer: No. Most initiators are young professionals in different endavours and are doing very well. Besides, they are fulfilled and need no political recognition from the government.

5. That TAA hates opposing views on its discussion:
Answer: No. TAA allows everyone to air their views on any issues being discussed as long as such does not abuse or insult any commentator.

6. That TAA will soon be bought over:
Answer: Wrong Perception. TAA is solid and most decisions are taken by a Board and not one person.

7. That TAA is anti government and particularly hates T.A. ORJI.
Answer: TAA is not anti-government and doesn’t hate T.A. Orji; rather, TAA only hates & abhors bad governance.

8. That TAA is a group for a particular zone:
Answer: This is erroneous view. TAA is not tribalistic. Infact, TAA is a group of Abians who have their state at heart and for the good of all Abians.

9. That TAA is autocratic in her operations:
Answer: TAA has basic Rules and Terms guiding comments and contributions on its wall; ignorance of them wont be an excuse for being penalized to ensure credibility of the group.

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