IPI Honour: Abiodun hails DSS Director-General for upholding press freedom
Ogun Pronounce Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated the Director-Usual of the Department of Pronounce Providers and products (DSS), Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his commendation by the Nigerian National Committee of the Worldwide Press Institute (IPI), describing the status as a solid affirmation of professionalism and admire for democratic values.
The admire modified into bestowed on the DSS Director-Usual on the IPI’s annual convention held earlier this month in Abuja, an match at which President Bola Tinubu additionally acknowledged the evolving and more optimistic relationship between the nation’s security agencies and the media.
In an announcement issued on Saturday in Abeokuta, the Ogun Pronounce capital, Governor Abiodun stated the award modified into in particular vital on memoir of it came from a revered establishment of the Fourth Estate, widely known for its essential position as society’s watchdog.
In accordance to the governor, the status represents an “unassailable verdict” on Mr Ajayi’s dedication to human rights, press freedom and the rule of thumb of regulations, noting that such an endorsement from the media community carries profound which advance.
Governor Abiodun observed that since his appointment, the DSS Director-Usual has anchored his leadership on professionalism, decency and self-discipline, whereas fostering a relationship of mutual admire between the safety providers and journalists.
“The award conferred on the DSS Director-Usual by the Nigerian National Committee of the Worldwide Press Institute is a bound acknowledgement of his efforts in selling optimistic engagement between the media and security agencies, with the remainder purpose of making a united and resilient front towards insecurity,” the governor stated.
He added that the status underscores the importance of a free, vivid and accountable media in a democratic society, stressing that nationwide construction thrives the put journalists can purpose without anguish of repression.
“This honour is properly deserved. It serves as an inspiration to public officers all the method during the country to uphold transparency, accountability and correct governance,” Abiodun noted.
The governor expressed self belief that the cordial relationship between the Ogun Pronounce Executive and the Department of Pronounce Providers and products would continue to toughen, whereas wishing Mr Ajayi greater success in his mission to safeguard nationwide security in conserving with democratic principles.
