Efio-Ita Nyok|11 August 2016
The Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (CRSPHCDA), Dr. Betta Edu has felicitated Comrade Obaji Akpet on his appointment as Acting Chairman and Efio-Ita Nyok on his appointment as Secretary of Association of Online Media Practitioners Of Nigeria (AMPON), South-South zone of Nigeria.
While Akpet of CrossRiverEyes.com was named Chairman of the zone, Comrade Effio-Ita Nyok of NegroidHaven.org was elevated to the position of Secretary to head the entire South-South region comprising of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo and Rivers State.
While expressing gratitude to God for the elevation, the DG enjoined Mr. Akpet to seize the opportunity to set a standard for online journalism practice in Cross River and the south south region with focus on ethical and balance reporting according to world best practice.
She tasked the association to partner with government in the region as his appointment covers including the current Cross River Government led by Prof Ben Ayade in building the state.
Edu pledged the support of the department she heads to assist AMPON as the association charts the course of helping states in the south south region grow.
The statement reads in part, “I am very happy that online journalism is gathering momentum in Cross River State; and I know Obaji Akpet for sometime now as an astute publisher with a lot of vision for development of the state through constructive criticisms.”
“Am assuring you of my support as you resume leadership mantle of AMPON in the state,” Edu added.
Efio-Ita Nyok
Is a Blogger & the Editor of Negroidhaven.org (Negroid Haven)