The management of Veracity Desk (veracitydesk.com), a general purpose online news platform has congratulated Prince Kassim Afegbua on his appointment as Commissioner for Information and Strategy by the Edo State Governor, His Excellency- Senator Monday Okpebholo.
In a statement on Friday by the publisher and editor-in-chief, Emmanuel Ajibulu, the media organization said Afegbua’s stronger ties with broadcasters, print journalists, online journalists, and social media influencers will make the job easier for him, adding that his professional pedigree in public communication and strategic information management patently distinguished him as the best man for the job.
Ajibulu noted that Prince Afegbua, a seasoned communicator, journalist, media consultant, and member of the NIPR, has over the years demonstrated professionalism and patriotism through various national assignments, including serving as spokesperson to top government officials and promoting transparent, responsible governance.
The statement partly reads:
“Congratulations on your appointment as the honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy by the Edo State Governor, His Excellency- Senator Monday Okpebholo. On behalf of the Veracity News Media, we are pleased to convey our sincerest and healthiest goodwill message to you on your well-deserved appointment.
“Governor Monday Okpebholo’s choice to appoint you a Commissioner is clearly in recognition of your talent, gregarious nature, integrity, perseverance, commitment to service, impressive track records and notable achievements you recorded in various capacities for several decades.
“We are thrilled by this elevation, the call to service and have high expectations that you will bring to bear your intellectual prowess and experience to ensure overall attainment of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the APC-led Federal government and domesticate same in Edo State and making truth the hallmark of your statutory service.
“We hope that under your watch, the people of Edo State will be involved in your usual paticipatory and representative activities, enjoy your incredible leadership, direction and will be counted on all sides.
“Veracity News Media knows that you will excel and achieve great success. We wish you the very best success, God’s wisdom and sound mind on the job.
“Once again, huge congratulations.”
