Ochor Tasks Social Media Practioners on Proper Image Building

Ochor AwardThe Executive Director, Social Services Development on the board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Hon Ochor Chris Ochor has tasked the Nigerian Social Media Practioners on the need to build a proper image of the society, especially when it comes on reporting issues involving government policies.

Hon Ochor made the call when the members of the National Association of Social Media Practioners of Nigeria (NASMPON), paid the commission a capacity visit on Thursday, 30th June, 2016.

Ochor who spoke to press at the end of the visit, said activities of Nigerians involved in social media has become worrisome especially when issues are reported without verification.

Speaking further, Hon Ochor said that though information is very easy to access and disseminate now, due to the availability of the internet, and the cheap access of mobile devices, it however calls for caution on how this devices are used when it comes to information management.

Hon Ochor who was happy with practioners, for having a legal body that will moderate their activities, asked the members of the body to remember the words of the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Chief Williams Makinde on the need to check the quarks among them, especially those who only see negative things on government activities to always call to check to get the true picture of the information before they publish.

Earlier, in his welcome comment, the MD/CEO of DESOPADEC, Chief Williams Makinde has admonished the members to be law abiding in their activities, saying that there is the need for a proper synergy with the government and its agencies to bring government activities to the people.

Also speaking, the Executive Director Planning and Research, Engr. Victor Woods told the members of the body to avoid creating press war in the society, as press war is never good for any society.

The highlight of the visit, was the award giving to the MD, Chief Williams Makinde, Hon Ochor Chris Ochor and Engr. Victor Woods in different categories for their contributions to humanity.

Ndokwa Reporters

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