The Chief Press Secretary to Kogi State Governor, Onogwu Muhammed, has applauded the appointment of Naziru Mikailu Abubakar as the new helmsman of Media Trust Limited. He said he was not surprised at the ability of management of Media Trust to identify Naziru, given its antecedents of “picking only the exceptional practitioners over the years”, and expressed confidence that the new E-i-C would turn around the fortunes of the company for the better. ALSO READ: Kwara inaugurates minimum wage implementation committeeOnogwu, who expressed the preparedness of his office to work closely with the new Editor-in-Chief, pointed out that the Kogi State Government was working closely to “ensure sound and cordial” relationship with all media organisations in the country, including Media Trust. Media Trust Limited had earlier on Monday announced the appointment of Naziru Mikailu Abubakar as the new Editor-in-Chief/Executive Director of the company to take over from Mannir Dan-Ali who has served in that capacity since October 2007. The appointment, the company said, is part of its succession planning that will see the complete exit of owners/managers and enable more digitally attuned journalists to build on the strong Daily Trust brand and strengthen its position as a credible media platform.

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 31, 2019 17:37 UTC