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The Ondo State Government has disclosed its readiness towards launching an intensive statewide campaign against social vices among the residents of the State.
Idowu Ajanaku, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, who stated this on Sunday in a statement made available to journalists in Akure, however, said the campaign against social vices would be all-inclusive, involving market women, students, religious leaders, traditional rulers, NGOs, and civil servants, to ensure a statewide moral rebirth.
According to him, a series of strategic initiatives had been put in place, which was aimed at promoting ethical values, strengthening media engagement, and fostering inclusive governance across the state.
He revealed that the exceptional indigenes of Ondo State who had distinguished themselves across different fields would soon be unveiled as Omoluabi Ambassadors of Ondo State, to serve as role models for others to emulate. “When the time comes for unveiling, everyone will know them,” he added.
Ajanaku also confirmed that the State Government had approved the purchase of a state-of-the-art TV transmitter for OSRC Television to improve its signal reach and coverage. This development, he noted, will fast-track the process of getting the station on DSTV, which remains one of the major targets of the present administration.
The commissioner emphasised his determination to unify media practitioners in the State and enhance communication between the Government and the people through accurate and efficient news dissemination. He added that selected individuals as adhoc media officers would be deployed to all the 203 wards in Ondo State to serve as grassroots correspondents, ensuring that the voice of the people is heard.
In line with the Government’s digital drive, the Commissioner noted that a mobile application is currently being developed. The app will help combat fake news, facilitate opinion polls, gather news from the grassroots, and serve as a feedback mechanism for the public.
He, therefore, assured citizens that the vision of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa encapsulated in the “OUR EASE” agenda is already yielding results across the State.
