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BON Holds AGM In Rivers, Wike Sacks Media Executives For Absenteeism

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has sacked the Managing Directors of 3 media houses in the state for failing to attend the 71st General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) taking place in Rivers State.

The governor announced the immediate sack of the General Managers of Rivers State Television, Garden City FM and Radio Rivers for failing to participate in the activities of the Broadcasting Organization Nigeria (BON) at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Monday during a courtesy visit by the Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria (BON) led by the organization’s chairman, Mr John Momoh.

“I hereby sack the General Managers of the three state-owned Radio Stations. BON will be here in Rivers State for their AGM and the General Managers of the three state-owned media are not here, when those from other states are here. People must learn to take their jobs seriously “, he said.

Governor Wike also used the opportunity to call on broadcasters to work to ensure that the votes of Nigerians count in 2019.

“You have a responsibility. You have a role to play. If you don’t play that role, history will not forgive you. You owe this country truthful reportage of the emerging political events”, he stated.

He charged the BON to always stand on the side of the people and speak the truth concerning the issues in the country at all times.

 

Th Chairman of Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria, Mr John Momoh thanked the Rivers State Government for hosting the organisation.
He commended the Rivers State Governor for his outstanding projects delivery and urged him to continue to work on the path of development.
He said the Broadcasting Organization of Nigeria are in Rivers State for their Annual General Meeting which will focus on Broadcasting in a challenging media environment.

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