…..urges members of the public to go about their lawful  businesses as sit-at home order no longer effective

The Nigeria  Union of journalists , NUJ,  Enugu Correspondents’ chapel  has  called for Synergy and  collaboration with the Nigerian Army  of the 82 Division  

The call was made when the newly elected  executives of the Correspondents’ Chapel paid a courtesy visit to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division Nigerian Army, Major General T.A Lagbaja at the Headquarters of the Division in Enugu on Tuesday the 24th of August 2021.

The leaders of the association   commended the GOC for  the long lasting relationship  that has existed  between the Army and the press and seek for continuation 

The Chairman  of the association  Comrade Lawrence Njoku  who stated that the course  of the visit  is to partner with the division stressing  that the association  May not  function  effectively without  a cordial  relationship  from the Army who have always  ensured  their safety at every point in time 

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According  to the Correspondent’s Chapel Boss, ” we have enjoyed an unchanging  cordial  relationship  with the Army and we have come to say thank you and to renew our friendship  goal which is to partner and collaborate  with with the Nigerian Army”

He also Pleaded  with the GOC to please always consider  their calls  at any point in time .

Following this request, the  GOC  Major General T.A Lagbaja  pledged for an enhanced  Synergy  between  the the press and also guaranteed them of their protection at any point in time  

He thanked them for the visit, urged them to continue to objectively report the conduct/activities of the Division in and out of conflict situations.

He applauded the press men for the good job they are doing by providing information  for the people  adding that  the media should  always try and  investigate issues before they print, as by so doing, a lot of errors and misconception could be avoided

He further pledged  for  the partnership  of the both organisations  stressing  that the association  should  not hesitate  to contact  the Millitary on any  report or matter which needs clarity   for a balance  reporting.

The GOC also urged  members of the public  to go about their lawful businesses as the order for a sit-at-home every monday has been  suspended by the IPOB group who initially  gave the order