Journalists under the aegis of Online publishers in Oyo State have heaped accolades on the commissioner for information, Prince Dotun Oyelade for his professionalism, swift response to State issues and his usual accessibility to press men.
The publishers expressed this while responding to an invitation from the Commissioner for Information in his Office, in a bid to appreciate them for their support to the Ministry of Information since his assumption of office in July 2023.
Commending the online publishers in his address, Prince Oyelade thanked them for their timely and efficient information dissemination on government activities in the State.
The commissioner said although the Seyi Makinde administration has more years to serve the people of Oyo State, the Ministry of Information will continue to leverage on the speed and competence of online publishers in the interest of the people of the State.
The Information Commissioner said the ministry has intensified efforts in making sure that all the 55 information officers of the Ministry of Information adapt to the changing media landscape and shift towards becoming contemporary reporters to meet up with the evolving nature of journalism in this digital age
In his address at the meeting which was attended by the Management team of the Ministry, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Taiwo Ladipo, reiterated the importance of collaboration between government and relevant stakeholders.
He further expressed high hopes in the positive outcome of the meeting between the Ministry of information and the online publishers