The Executive Chairman, Sapele local government Area of Delta State, Chief Bright Abeke, has told newsmen to always verify their stories before going to press.
Abeke made this assertion, Monday, when members of the Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ), Sapele Chapel, paid him a courtesy visit in his office in the local government Secretariat, Sapele.
Abeke said verifying news reports by newsmen before going to press would be beneficial to all as incorrect and fake news are eliminated.
He added that before coming on board as the Council Boss, he had served as Commissioner representing Sapele, Ethiope West, and Okpe local government Areas in the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC where he provided transformers for several part of Sapele local government Area.
According to Abeke, six classroom blocks were built at Ugerevia Primary school for the use of the community,and drainage work was carried out under his watch as Desopadec Commissioner in several parts of Sapele.
Abeke further enjoined the media to partner his government in feeding the public with relevant and factual news.
On the accident that took place at Amukpe roundabout some days ago that claimed 6 lives, Abeke said plans were already on ground to amend the failed road portion before the incident, that the portion would be attended to in no distant time.
