The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), Emma Metieh Glassco has referred to as on Liberian journalists to painting a constructive picture concerning the nation via their reportage for the aim of rebranding the injury picture of Liberia.
She mentioned the media in any nation performs a pivotal function within the rebranding of any nation via the contents it publishes, particularly with the introduction of the web or our on-line world, noting, “Everything is now public and speaks to the nature of the country and could attract, or discourage investors or visitors.”
Madam Glassco made the decision over the weekend, when she served because the keynote speaker at a event marking the celebration of the 58th anniversary o the Press Union of Liberia in Sanniquellie, Nimba County.
Speaking to a group of Liberian journalist, the NaFAA boss additionally cautioned journalist to painting a picture of Liberia via their publications that may entice worldwide funding alternatives and advert the various destructive tales that aren’t funding pleasant.
In such case, DG Glassco maintained that no matter standing, everybody have to be an envoy of Liberia and as such, the content material journalists put out depict the situation of the residents and nation, one thing she attributes to doing what’s expedient.
She defined that Liberia’s picture was severely broken throughout the years of civil strife and for a few years, the findings of serps and worldwide media content material portrayed photos of the battle, the show of kid troopers and all kinds of destructive photos.
“And as we speak, all of these photos are nonetheless haunting the nation as much as current, almost twenty years after the wars ended. So it’s incumbent upon Liberian journalists to erase the destructive tales with present realities.
“We in this generation must challenge ourselves to make the change. This is beyond politics; it is about patriotism, it is about rebranding a nation we call home, it is about attracting investment and tourists,” Madam Glassco maintained.
Meanwhile, madam Glassco has on the identical time commend the Liberian media for making certain NaFAA receieved growing consciousness from the mass media on account of what she termed as an ongoing partnership.
“We can safely report today and say we are reaping bountifully from our investment in these partnerships. No one here can disagree with me, that NaFAA is not a household name in every part of the Country as well as on the social media. It is all about marketing and our messages have resonated well. Thank you, our partners in progress,” she famous.
Meanwhile, DG Glassco nonetheless on the program additionally introduced plans by her establishment concerning the introduction of a Fisheries Reporter of the 12 months award, including, “Mr. President, we are proposing the introduction of a Fisheries Reporter of the Year Award, as part of the PUL Annual Award program, and NaFAA will work with the PUL to develop the technical details for this award and will provide support for the award”.
She nonetheless on the identical to additionally paid particular tribute to fallen Liberian journalist Atty. Philip N. Wesseh whose impression within the Liberian land scape won’t ever go unnoticed.
“Let me start by reflecting on the passing of one of Liberia’s veteran journalists, an experienced media professional, Mr. Philip Wisseh, commonly known as Gina. He was a mentor and a role model to most of you here today. His contribution to the Liberian media will forever be remembered,” she lamented.
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