The Board of Delta Printing and Publishing Company Limited (DPPCL) Publishers of The Pointer titles has approved changes to composition of the Editorial team of the newspaper outfit.
Foremost in the changes made, is the appointment of new editor(Daily) which now falls on the shoulders of Mrs. Edna Emeni.
A graduate of Mass Communication from of Delta state University, Abraka, Mrs Emeni comes prepared for her new responsibility, having served as Deputy Editor (Daily) for some years. The restructuring is aimed at aligning the editorial team with the evolving demands of the media landscape, has received widespread support from staff members and stakeholders alike.
A major stakeholder in the madia industry, The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), The Pointer Chapel, has endorsed the constitution of the new Editorial Team
In a letter addressed to the DPPC Board Chairman, Dr. Ebenezer Okorodudu, the NUJ, under the leadership of the Chairman, Comrade Rosemary Nwaebuni, expressed their appreciation for the proactive measures taken by the board.
A letter dated April 24, 2024 and signed by Mrs Rosemary Nwaebuni, the Chapel Chairman, in part said, ‘’We, members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), The Pointer Chapel, hereby express our sincere appreciation for the recent restructuring in the Editorial Team of the Delta Printing and Publishing Corporation (DPPC).
With the endorsed reshuffle, Mr. Tony Eke, retains his position as Chairman of the Editorial Board of The Pointer Newspapers while, Mr. Patrick Nwanze was elevated from Editor (Daily) to Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper.
The returnee Chairman of Warri Wolves Football Club and aide to former Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, Mr. Etu Moses is now Deputy Group Sports Editor, Mr. Andy Akeni remains Group News editor for the three titles, while Mrs. Rosemary Nwaebuni and Cletus Ngwodo retain their positions as Weekend and Editor Sunday respectively.
Mr. Awele Ogbogu was appointed Production Editor, Mr. Godwin Nzemeke as Deputy Editor (Weekend), while Mr. Josiah Ogoegbunem, who was News Editor (Weekend), is now Deputy Editor (Sunday) and Mr. Patrick Mgbodo, his erstwhile assistant, steps in as News Editor (Weekend).
In his remarks after the new team was unveiled, the Acting General Manager, Mr. Godfrey Ubaka congratulated all, describing the new editorial team as “tested and trusted”.
While wishing them a fulfilling experience in the discharge of their functions, Ubaka said his vision was a turnaround of The Pointer Newspapers in content and circulation, so as to make it the pride of the Delta State Government and all stakeholders.