RIVERS NUJ ACCEPTS PHED APOLOGY

Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) has tendered unreserved apology to the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Rivers State Council.

The apology was over the disconnection of electricity without cogent reasons at the NUJ Ernest Ikoli Press Centre along Moscow Road in Port Harcourt.

Following the apology by PHED,, NUJ in a statement signed by it Secretary, Ike Wigodo said the Union has suspended the ban on its members to cease giving media coverage to all activities of PHED.

The statement said the decision to suspend the ban by the Union was taken during a Special Congress meeting on Wednesday in Port Harcourt.

“PHED had since on Monday restored power to the Press Centre with a promise to provide the complex with a meter at no cost within 48 hours.

“The management of PHED extended its apologies to the Council and pleaded for the sustainance of cordial relationship with journalists in the State.

“The Union however, accepted the apologies and the decision of the Management of PHED and warned against reneging on the agreement reached as the union will not hesitate to take further drastic actions if they fail to keep to their part of the bargain.

“NUJ commend journalists and media houses in the State for their support and cooperation in handling the issues concerning the Union.

“We urged journalists and media houses to resume activities with the Electricity distribution company, assuring that the Union will continue to protect the welfare of members and the integrity of the pen profession.”