Kingsley Ohens reporting
As BeeTv News prepares to celebrate its first-year anniversary on Monday, December 9, 2024, at SIO Event Centre, Benin City, the event has received a monumental boost with the confirmation of the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as the special guest of honour.
This milestone celebration, starting at 12 PM, promises to be more than just a moment of reflection on BeeTv’s remarkable journey. It will serve as a platform for critical discourse on Nigeria’s pressing challenges, focusing on the theme:
“Nigeria’s Lack of Progress: Media Manipulation or Political Mismanagement?”
The event underscores BeeTv’s commitment to fostering constructive dialogue on national issues and ensuring responsible media practice.
Governor Okpebholo, who was sworn into office on November 12, 2024, has already established himself as a transformational leader in Edo State. Guided by a five-point agenda prioritizing Security, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Food Sufficiency, and Education, his administration has consistently demonstrated a people-first approach to governance.
His Excellency’s proactive leadership, including decisive measures to halt extortion, revitalize abandoned infrastructure, and address community grievances, has been widely celebrated across the state. As the Special Guest of Honour of this anniversary celebration, Governor Okpebholo will bring his insight and unwavering commitment to progress to the discussion, further cementing his reputation as a leader dedicated to transparency, accountability, and public welfare.
The panel of discussion at the event will delve into three pivotal themes:
Media Responsibility vs. Sensationalism: Examining the media’s role in shaping public perception amid political pressures.
Political Accountability vs. Transparency: Exploring how politicians and the media influence governance and public trust.
Civil Society’s Role as a Watchdog: Highlighting civil society’s efforts to bridge the gap between media and politics.
Esteemed speakers, Include the Vice Chancellor Glorious Vision University, Ogwa, Prof Shegun Ezekiel Asemah, Former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Osagie lObayuwana, will lead these conversations, ensuring a robust and meaningful dialogue.
This anniversary symbolizes not just a celebration of past achievements but also a bold leap into the future of Nigerian media.
The people of Edo and Nigerians at large are asked to join the event online @BeeTv News On Facebook, YouTube and other social media media platform as well Live Transmission on the Network of the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA in marking this significant occasion.
Let us celebrate not just BeeTv’s progress but also the collective efforts toward building a better Nigeria.
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