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Photo Caption: L- R Emma Nwatu, Ann-Marie Palmer-Ikuku, manager, Public Affairs and Corporate Communications, Maureen Chigbo, Publisher, Realnews and Iwokiri Aprioku, head of Media Relations and Corporate Communications during the visit
By Anthony Isibor
DELEGATIONS from Zenith Bank Plc and Nigeria LNG Limited, NLNG recently paid separate courtesy visits to the management of Realnews Magazine online at its corporate office in Ikeja, Lagos.
During the visit the delegations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening relationships with the media organization.
The visits also provided them an opportunity to express their condolences to Maureen Chigbo, publisher of Realnews, over the recent gruesome kidnap and murder of her elder sister, late Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo, former treasurer of the Nigeria Bar Association (Unity Bar) in Abuja on January 5.
The Zenith Bank delegation was led by Zephaniah Chinedu, group head, Corporate Communications and deputy general manager, accompanied by Oluseyi Ogunbiyi, while the NLNG team was led by Ann-Marie Palmer-Ikuku, manager, Public Affairs and Corporate Communications. Other members of the NLNG delegation included Iwokiri Aprioku, head of Media Relations and Corporate Communications, and Emma Nwatu.
During the visit, Chinedu said thst the management of the bank had expressed condolence and also assured of the bank’s continued support to Realnews.
Also, Palmer-Ikuku said that the visit underscored the value NLNG placed on its relationship with Realnews Magazine and other media stakeholders.
“We value our stakeholders and Realnews has been a very valued stakeholder over the years. We do not believe partnerships should only exist when there is a request to be made or a need. That is why we are here—to strengthen our relationship beyond the interactions we have at events and official engagements,” she said.
According to her, the visit also served as an opportunity to introduce Aprioku, the company’s new Head of Media Relations and Corporate Communications, to the Realnews management team.
Palmer-Ikuku commended the publication’s editorial work, describing its reports as rich and impactful.
“If we did not value the work Realnews does, we would not continue to nurture this relationship. We appreciate your reportage and the quality of your work, which is one of the reasons we maintain this strong relationship,” she added.
Responding to questions on how NLNG views the publication’s coverage of its activities, Palmer-Ikuku expressed satisfaction with the magazine’s professional approach to reporting.
Also speaking, Aprioku emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong and mutually beneficial relationship between the company and the media.
“Essentially, it is about relationships and ensuring that stories are reported accurately and in a balanced manner. From my observations and interactions since assuming this role, Realnews demonstrates professionalism in its reporting,” he said.
Aprioku noted that NLNG remains committed to engaging media partners constructively and providing timely information to support accurate reporting.
“As we continue to understand the media landscape better, we will share feedback where necessary and work together to further improve professionalism in reporting. We also welcome feedback from our media partners because feedback is a gift, and it helps us improve,” he stated.
On her own part, Chigbo thanked them for their support over the years and appealed for their continued partnership to help Realnews sustain its investigative journalism.
The visits highlighted the growing collaboration between corporate organizations and the media, underscoring the role of constructive engagement in promoting accurate information dissemination and strengthening stakeholder relationships.
A.I
June 9, 2026
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