The Executive Chairman, Sapele local government Area, Okakuro Bright Afure Abeke has told newsmen to always verify their stories before going to the print.
Abeke made this assertion today 12 August when members of the Nigeria Union of Journalist, Sapele Chapel, paid him a courtesy visit at his office in the local government Secretariat in SAPELE.
Abeke said, verifying of stories by newsmen before going to the print is an action that will be beneficial to all as incorrect and fake news will be eliminated.
He added that before coming on board as the Council Boss, he had served as Commissioner representing Sapele, Ethiope West, and Okpe local government Areas in the Delta State oil producing Areas Development Commission ( Desopadec) and while there, he provided transformers for several part of Sapele local government Area.
Six class rooms block was built at Ugerevia Primary school for their convenience and drainage work was carried out under his watch as Desopadec Commissioner in several parts of Sapele.
Abeke further enjoined the media to partner his government in feeding the public with relevant and factual news.
On the accident that took place at Amukpe roundabout some days ago that claimed 6 lives, Abeke said plans were already on ground to amend the failed road portion before the incident, that the portion will be attended to in no distant time.
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