Date: 2017-08-18

The Kwara State government says it will continue to support all media establishments in the State.

The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Communications, Dr Muideen Akorede as this as he received the executive members of the Kwara State Chapter of Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU) in his office on Wednesday.

The Union officials went on a visit to the governors aide to present the gold medal and award certificates won by State at the just concluded 2017 North Central Zone RATTAWU Festival (RATTAFEST) held in Jos, Plateau State.

At the festival,, Kwara State emerged first in TV Documentation and third in Radio presentation categories.

Dr Akorede congratulated the team and assured them that the Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed-led government would keep supporting media organisations in the State, including those owned by private individuals.

Media welfare

He reiterated the commitment of the Governor towards repositioning of the media outfits, Kwara TV, Radio Kwara and the Herald newspaper for higher performances.

He added that Governor Ahmed was also committed to the welfare of media workers.

The State Vice-chairman of RATTAWU, Comrade Mohammed Saidu commended the State government for all the support given to media houses.

He also presented Icon of Media award to Dr. Akorede, which was conferred on him by RATTAWU, North Central zone for his contributions towards the uplift of the media.