By SAM JONES
YENAGOA (Sundiata Post) – The Bayelsa State Judiciary has honoured the Bayelsa State correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr. Nathan Nwakamma for his coverage of the judiciary.
Vivian Gilbert of People’s FM 93.1, Yenagoa was also honoured alongside the state Chief Judge, Justice Kate Abiri at the end of year get together on Thursday.
The judiciary also applauded the media for effective reportage of its activities in the outgoing year and attributed the feat to the efforts of the Media and Information Department of the Bayelsa High Court.
Mr Amaebi Orukari, Chief Registrar, Bayelsa High Court who spoke at the end of year party of the Media and Information Department of the High Court noted that publicising the judiciary was challenging ad judges are not allowed to grant press interviews.
Orukari said the judiciary values the media coverage provided to highlight its activities and programmes in the process of the dispensation of justice.
He said the recognition and honour to outstanding staff of the Media and Information Department and media organisations was aimed at boosting staff productivity and morale.
The Chief Judge of Bayelsa, Justice Kate Abiri was honoured with an award for her supportive leadetship of Bayelsa State Judiciary.
Other award recipients at the event include Sarah Avoh, a Chief Magistrate, Queen Odu, Margaret Agbi as Best Staff of the Year, Enoch Okonobo , Ryce Wowigitari, Goddy Lammie, Ebi Kuro of ICT Department, Rachael Tiebiri and Amaebi Orukari, the Chief Registrar, High Court.
Mr Julius Nyananyo, Head of Media and Information Department said that the award was to show appreciation to outstanding staff and organisations for contributions to the success in the outgoing year and appealed to them to sustain the efforts in the coming year.
