From Godwin Agia, Jalingo
Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu kefas late Tuesday evening approved the appointment of the Taraba State correspondent of The PUMCH Newspaper, Mr. Justin Tyopuusu and the Daily Independent reporter, Mrs. Janet Audu as Special Advisers.
This was contained in a Press Release issued by the Secretary to the government of the State, Chief Barrister Gebon Timothy Kataps in Jalingo.
Mr. Justin Tyopuusu and Hon Janet Audu who are currently members of the correspondents' Chapel in the Taraba State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) are expected to bring on board their professional expertise in the administration of Governor Kefas.
Tyopuusu who hails from Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State began his journalism career with National Accord Newspaper in Abuja in 2010 and joined the services of Nigeria Sunrise Newspaper in 2011 and resigned in 2014 to Joined National Mirror Newspaper.
He left National Mirror and joined PUNCH Newspaper in September 2017 where he helped to improve the visibility of the newspaper in the state and beyond.
Tyopuusu, a prolific writer and public speaker holds a B.Sc and Masters degree in Mass Communication and is currently a PhD candidate in the department of Mass Communication, Taraba State University, Jalingo.
Meanwhile, Gabriel Yough, Chairman of the Correspondents' Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Taraba State Council, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to Governor Kefas Agbu for appointing two of their members, Justin Tyopuusu and Janet Audu, into his government.
Yough praised the governor's recognition of the valuable contributions of journalists in the state, noting that the appointments demonstrate his commitment to inclusivity and diversity.
The chairman commended the governor for entrusting them with critical roles, acknowledging their expertise and dedication to their craft. He expressed confidence that they would excel in their new positions, leveraging their journalistic skills to enhance the government's policies.
He reiterated the chapel's commitment to supporting the government in promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance in Taraba State.
" The appointments have boosted the morale of journalists in the state, it has foster a sense of inclusivity and encouragement to us to continue playing vital role in shaping public discourse".
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