Commissioner Urges Citizens to Protect Govt Property Against Vandalization

From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

Kogi State’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo has urged citizens to protect government property against vandalization.

He stressed the need for citizens to see government property as their own since they were provided to serve their needs

Fanwo gave the warning when he led the management team of the Ministry on an on the spot visit to Radio Nigeria Prime FM Lokoja, where hoodlums carted away valuable broadcast equipment at the Radio Station.

The Commissioner, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Ebenezer Adurodija, described the act as barbaric and disheartening, “the incessant vandalization of Broadcasting Stations is disheartening and must be addressed properly.” He stated.

He also urged the management at the headquarters to take necessary steps to ensure that the vandalised equipment are replaced as soon as possible.

He called on the federal government and other stakeholders to intensify the security of the Broadcasting Station for the safety of the staff and the property.

The Commissioner reiterated Kogi State Government’s efforts in ensuring the security of the broadcast stations, whether federal, state, or private, as they are soft target for hoodlums and disgruntled elements.

“We will do everything possible to ensure the safety of all the broadcasting stations in the state, government or non government to avert future occurrence

” Communities have a big role in protecting government property within their domains. We seek the cooperation of our community leaders to also assist the government in this regard, ” he emphasized.

In his remarks, the General Manager of the station, Alhaji Adeiza Momohjimoh, appreciated Kingsley Fanwo and the management team of the Ministry of Information and Communications for identifying with them at their grieving moment, describing the action of the hoodlums as unfortunate

Alhaji Momohjimoh highlighted that the criminals came prepared as most of the equipment carted away could not be removed with bare hands without tools, noting that they have communicated the incidence to the zonal headquarters in Lafia.

The General Manager, appealed to the state government and security agencies to help media houses with personnel to secure lives and property.

He also appealed to the state government for financial assistance to enhance the smooth running of the station as the state is for Kogi State, while 95% of the staff are from the state.

Alhaji Adeiza Momohjimoh urged the community to give necessary support to safeguard the radio station.