Minister of Government Communication Service, Legesse Tulu called on the media and communication practitioners to perform their duties extraordinarily in the nation’s endeavors to ensure lasting peace and development.
Speaking at the annual conference of federal and regional media and communication institutions which is underway in Adama city, the minister said that major achievements have been gained in all fields during the financial year.
The minister also noted that the mass media and communication experts have played a greater role in maintaining the peace and stability of the country.
Beyond outstanding achievements they have made in the efforts of peace and stability, media practitioners have also participated in registering results in all spheres, Legesse pointed out.
Mentioning the positive role media and communication experts have played, Legese stressed the need for coordinated and intensive information and communication work in the future.
The minister further emphasized that media and communication experts should outperform their duties as part of ensuring lasting peace and development in Ethiopia.
Noting the spread of fake news and disinformation through various social media platforms and other streams have been steadily increasing, the minister said more effort is needed in the future to disseminate fast and accurate information to the people.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency