By Daniel Tyokua
The new director, Department of Information and Communication, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Malam Muhammad Sule has assumed office with a pledge to give his best to the Administration and more publicity of its activities and programmes.
He made the pledge while speaking shortly after taking over the leadership of the department from Mrs. Stella Ojeme, the former director.
Muhammad said: “The Department of Information and Communication under my leadership will be fully loyal to the leadership of the FCT Administration under the current Minister, Mallam Muhammad Bello; the Honourable Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, and the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola.
“By that, we shall strive to communicate adequately the ideas, policies, visions and programmes of the Federal Government as well as the FCT Administration to the members of the public efficiently”.
On the virtues of his predecessor, Muhammad stated that Mrs Ojeme was a thorough professional and a stickler to the rules who was “very patient and dedicated to duties”, adding that her long service to the FCT and Nigeria would never be forgotten.
He stated: “Her contributions to the evolution of the Department will remain indelible because of the leading role she played in the establishment of Information & Communication Department of the Federal Capital Territory Administration from a Division.
“The younger staff here present, may not be aware of the relentless efforts and struggle for the creation of the Department from a Division. Some of you who are new, I want to tell you that Mrs. Ojeme will remain a cherished resource for the Department due to her impeccable role”.
He appealed to Mrs. Ojeme to always avail the department her wealth of experience whenever the neýed arose and urged all information officers to unite; cooperate and support the new management to surmount any challenges confronting the department.
