Vocal and highly revered Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop (Dr.) Mathew Hassan Kukah, Senate Minority Leader and Former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Chairman Swiss Spirit Danag Port Harcourt, Chief Daniel ChimezieOkeke(Omereoha) and Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the President, Mr. Femi Adesina are among key dignitaries who will on Friday June 15, at the Banquet Hall of the Sheraton Hotel & Towers Lagos formally launch The New Narrative Newspapers, a first of its kind governance newspaper in Nigeria.
Others includesChieftain of the All Progressive Congress in Delta State and Founder/CEO Centre for Values in Leadership Prof. Pat Utomi, Minister for Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, Managing Director Proshare Ltd, Mr. Femi Awoyemi, Member, Federal House of Representative, Hon. UkoNkole, National President, Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) and Moderator Lagos Presbyterian Church Lekki, Rev (Dr.) BeneboFubara-Manuel, Head Brands and Corporate Communications, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Charles Aigbe, captains of industry, top government functionaries, social cultural groups, the media hierarchy and religious associations among others.
According to a statement by the editorial team and management of the newspaper and signed by the Publisher/CEO, Mr. KaluOkoronkwo, Bishop MathewKukah will deliver a lecture on“state of the nation and governance” at the event in line with the vision and focus of the newspaper.
Okoronkwo said that The New Narrative Newspaper is a new publication that promotes transparent leadership and accountability of public office holders noting that “as Nigeria and Nigerians, we have run out of excuses on why we have remained backward , playing second fiddle to other peoples and nations”
Okoronkwosaid The New NarrativeNewspaper will contribute its quota towards national, political and economic development of our great nation and will be guided by objectivity, truthfulness and devoid of adulation with a view to remaining steadfast with global journalism standard.
“Nigeria is on the crossroadsand needs voices of truthfulness that echo theneed of the people, justice and fair-play. This and many other standards The New Narrative will stand for” he said.
