…Says Online Editors Must Synergies for Efficiency
By Gbemiga Olamikan.
The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has assured Nigerians that things will begin to work as expected, noted that President Bola Ahmed never wanted how things turns out at the moment. Onanuga said this during the visit of Association of Corporate Online Editor, (ACOE) to his Office in Abuja.
He Said, “Currently, things are not working as the President wants, but I can assure you that in the next twelve months, Nigerians will begin to see the results of the government’s efforts for the country’s benefit. Though people complain about hardship, I told the BBC that cost of living crises exist globally. Maybe what is happening in the world is a cycle, and countries will have to go through certain difficulties. We are going through it, but this government is making serious efforts to reduce the hardships faced by our people.”
Expressing another angle of sabotage to the economy, he said trades are in the act of sabotage or profiteering in their dealings, therefore calls everyone to return and engage in agriculture.
“For example, a lady showed us a basket of tomatoes being sold for N4,000, and in Lagos, it is N10,000, and in Abuja it is N8,000. I bought a basket of mangoes for N1,000 in Ogbomoso but in Lagos, only three mangoes were sold for N1,000. There might be sabotage or profiteering by traders, but the solution is for all of us to engage in agriculture. Let’s start planting something in our yards”.
He said “In 1976, Obasanjo introduced ‘Operation Feed the Nation,’ promoting farming. In 1984, when Buhari came in, there were shortages of rice, milk, and sugar, and the government had to open warehouses to make these items available to people. This is not the first time we are going through this kind of crisis. The government is investing in agriculture to make things available and affordable, and as individuals, we also have a role to play.”
“I will be starting my farm very soon. Everyone should farm. We don’t need to depend on greedy traders who are making us suffer. This is why I am welcoming all of you to my office in the villa for collaboration.”
“I extend a warm welcome to the Association of Corporate Online Editors. This is the third online association we have encountered. We are already dealing with two others, although I can’t recall their names at the moment. However, your presence is appreciated. The more associations we have while dealing with Nigeria’s information architecture, the better. Onayiga said.
Earlier, Mr. Martins Odiete, the Chairman of the Association of Online Editors (ACOE), expressed gratitude for the opportunity provided by the SA Information and Strategy to the President, regarding the meeting with the body of online editors.
During the presentation titled: “Collaborating for a Stronger Online Media Landscape in Nigeria,” Mr. Odiete highlighted ACOE’s modus operandi and emphasized the importance of working with the Presidency’s media team for media collaboration. The association stressed the need for collaboration at a time when Nigerians are eager for essential information from their government.
“We are here to engage you on a subject of immense importance to us, which is: the collaboration between online media editors and your office as the Senior Special Adviser on media and strategy to our President, H.E Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR. In an age where information flows ceaselessly across digital platforms, this partnership is pivotal for ensuring the accurate, responsible, and effective dissemination of news and information” Odiete stressed.
