Oborevwori Rallies Journalists on Tax Justice and Responsible Reporting at NUJ Press Week

— The 2025 NUJ Press Week in Asaba unfolded with a steady undercurrent of urgency as conversations on fair taxation and responsible journalism took center stage. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, represented by the Commissioner for Works Rural Roads and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, urged media professionals to help deepen public understanding of the country’s ongoing economic reforms. Aniagwu stressed that transparent and equitable taxation remains a cornerstone of sustainable development, cautioning that the present maze of multiple levies and poor enforcement only discourages investors who rely on predictability and fairness to thrive. His remarks carried a gentle but pointed reminder that taxation, when mishandled, becomes a burden rather than a tool for growth. He commended the Federal Government’s decision to unify the exchange rate, describing it as a courageous move aimed at stabilizing an economy long strained by distortions. According to him, Delta State is already rolling out measures to cushion the attendant pressure on households and small businesses, who often bear the sharpest edge of policy transitions. The governor’s message to the media was delivered with deliberate clarity. He underscored the press as a crucial bridge between complex policies and everyday citizens, urging journalists to uphold professionalism, accuracy, and a sense of national duty in their reportage. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency and open access to information, insisting that a well-informed public strengthens both democracy and development. The gathering closed with a renewed sense of purpose, leaving journalists with the weighty reminder that their pens remain central to how the nation interprets its evolving economic landscape.

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