Conference of Online Publishers in Akwa Ibom State (COOPA) Launches Citizens’ Tour in Collaboration with Media Outlets
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State – The Conference of Online Publishers in Akwa Ibom State (COOPA), in partnership with broadcast and newspaper outfits, is pleased to announce the commencement of the COOPA Citizens’ Tour on January 21, 2025.
This information was made public in a statement signed by the Chancellor Mr. Utitofon Morgan and secretary Comrade Priscilla Akpanettot.
This initiative intends to bring together media professionals to assess the agenda-setting of Council Chairmen across the state’s local government areas.
As a community-based endeavor, the COOPA Citizens’ Tour aims to promote accountability and showcase the policy direction of the current local government administration. The tour will be conducted on a Federal Constituency basis, fostering a comprehensive understanding of local governance and its impact on the community.
The statement further states that some “Several Local Government Councils have already extended invitations for the tour, and we eagerly anticipate further cooperation from other Council Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, and Secretaries.”
This collaborative effort will feature visits to Council Secretariats, enabling journalists and media representatives to engage with key stakeholders and better understand the plans of local government officials for the grassroots.
