Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, has announced a series of strategic initiatives aimed at promoting ethical values, strengthening media engagement, and fostering inclusive governance across the state.
He stated that the government is committed to launching an intensive statewide campaign against social vices, while also celebrating citizens who exemplify excellence and good character through a new recognition platform.
According to Ajanaku, the campaign against social vices will be all-inclusive, involving market women, students, religious leaders, traditional rulers, NGOs, and civil servants, to ensure a statewide moral rebirth.
He revealed that exceptional indigenes of Ondo State who have distinguished themselves across different fields will 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.
He also confirmed that the state government has 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.
Ajanaku 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 will 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 revealed 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 assured citizens that the vision of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa encapsulated in the OUR EASE agenda is already yielding results across the state. Describing it as a new dawn in Ondo State, Ajanaku affirmed that the dividends of good governance will soon be evenly felt across all localities.
*Abiodun Omotoso,
Information Manager,
Office of the Commissioner for Information and Orientation.
