‎‎PARTICIPANTS THUMP UP FOR PENPUSHING PLATFORM OVER PERFORMANCES

 

In the same vein,cross section of the contributors made number of suggestions to make the platform remained authentic news source known for. In his own submission, Prof Oye Ibidapo-Obe,former vice chancellor, University of Lagos(UNILAG),wrote ‘for sure, Penpushing is an authentic source of information. There is a large bias to local Abeokuta news though? Perhaps you need to expand the network to more national‎’

 

Also contributing,Sola Ibirinde,an advertisement guru said,’the platform remains one of the best managed Whattaspp forum I am aware of. Authoritative news items and exclusive feedback from public figures such Alhaji Olaniyonu have been so useful on several occasions’. 

 

He added, ‘please keep issuing sanctions to erring members and suspend anyone that violates the rules and let the sanction run its full course.  I appreciate the good work by the team’

 

Another member,Owolabi Oladejo in his own contribution said, the platform is surely doing well.  We need to find a way to ensure fake news(with or without source/link) don’t find space on the platform’. 

 

Oladejo added,’while looking forward to the upcoming website, I wish you a very successful outing’

 

Also Waheed Kadiri,a renowned town planner expert wrote, ‘we are not doing badly knowing the basis for the setup of the platform.

It may add value if more contributors identify themselves by their real names instead of aliases’.

 

A United Kingdom based participant,Sina Oduko in his own view said,‎’well done on your efforts. It really is a worthwhile effort.

 

Similarly, a senior journalist,Wale Fatade wrote,’two issues for me, one is the disobedience by some of us to the rule of provide a link or signed press release. I’m not happy about the usual forgive him to the admins,  I think we need to make people learn that rules are rules’.

 

‘‎Second, how can we regulate the links people provide?  I’m talking about some nebulous one man sites that are not worth the data of us all. I know this is tough or difficult, but what can we do about it?’

 

The former Commander of Traffic Enforcement and Enlightement Corps, Ayodele Sangofadeji in his own reaction said,’penpushing is not doing badly and policing has been very effective too to avoid derailing. Let us keep going,the future is encouraging’

 

Pastor Olusesi Obateye in his own view wrote,’penpushing is sincerely delivering since it started. I only want to suggest that you allow topical issues to be debated or argued out to keep the platform busy and engage the people for brilliant and intelligent participation’.

 

A medical practitioner and permanent secretary with Ministry of Health,Dr Nosiru Aigoro said,’I have not seen any lapses. The platform is doing great!’.

 

In his reaction,Segun Alabi,a broadcast journalist said,’the penpushing platform no doubt has stood the test of time, waxing stronger by the day in information dissemination, and giving penpushers themselves the voice to comment on policies and situations in the country through the harvest of our comments in making news stories’.

 

He added,’the insistence on the authenticity of stories makes the platform a place to visit to confirm any news.I will, however, like the administrators to look into how those of us into broadcast journalism can also be contributors’.

 

‘I know what it means going against the set rules but it will be nice if our colleagues in broadcast are given a kind consideration to leverage on sharing with others.Thank you and well done’,he said.

 

Also speaking,Demolu Okunneye,a veteran journalist and management staff of Nigerian Television Authority(NTA) wrote,’good job you are doing,insistence that cut and paste and some junks should not allowed has been very impressive’.  

 

Also speaking, a hotelier, Lanre Dasaolu said,penpushing really has what it takes to be a leader, ‘one can not wake up in a day and said he wanted to correct a corrupted society’… 

 

He added further,’it is not a day work but a gradual process.Penpushing has  laid the foundation let’s continue to build on it‎’

 

Speaking in response to the feedback,Biodun Ndola,an archtech wrote,’It’s being a wonderful experience on the penpushing platform with breaking news, regular traffic reports,  education/ enlightenment and general information’. 

 

‘We sure need to improve on tackling occasional altercations; fake news,  copy and paste, revisiting discussed issues, double posting of items and unnecessary jokes. I thumb up for penpushing generally’

 

Another senior journalist,Bolu-Olu Esho said, “I must first commend the team for been resolute in upholding the rules and regulations guiding the platform and this has tremendously kept the platform on the right footing’.

 

‘However, the attitude of some members in terms of postings that run foul of the dictates of the platform still calls for concern. Reactions of some of us when sanctioned for their mistakes, whether inadvertently done or not, make us appear we’re unrepentant law breakers’,he added.

 

‘Nevertheless, we shouldn’t allow this to stampede our goals and visions about this noble initiative.

I congratulate you simply because this has revealed your potential in human management irrespective of their social strata’.

 

A politician,Niyi Osoba in his view said, ‘penpushing is novel and unique. It is God’s project and it is going places beyond expectation. The website stuff is marvelous and the greatest is yet to unravel. Let the project continues and surely any obstacle shall be surmounted’.

 

A publisher and journalist,Dipo Kehinde wrote, ‘honestly, the administration has been superb. Remains the best , so far, in terms of discipline’.

 

A social critic,Gbenga Soloki said, ‘In all fairness,I have not observed any wrongdoing of management so far. It’s on a solid footing and the matured mind issues are discussed makes the group unique’.

 

On his own,Tope Aileru writes,’without unnecessarily flattering the admin, it’s not easy picking holes in how far penpushing has fared so far.  It’s important to keep people active so the fire doesn’t go down’.

 

‘Aside this, I think the discipline and level of maturity the admin(s) have employed in running penpushing has been top notch’,Aileru said.

 

The Sector Commander,Federal Road Safety Commission(FRSC),Clement Oladele wrote,Great. Wishing you more success. I observe the followers base is still low and mostly concentrated around  this axis’.  

 

‘Except if it’s a grand strategy otherwise I would appreciate you embark on deliberate recruitment of like minds in other parts of the country especially far north east and South South to make your input of Information more robust’.

 

‘Well done I am very proud of what you are doing. May God give you more wisdom good health and prosperity’Oladele emphasised

 

A legal practitioner,Jaiye Alabi in his opinion said, ‘so far so good, honesty, the regulatory efforts of Admin has been wonderful. Keep it up’.

 

Also a social crusader,Ola Animasaun writes, ‘interesting and commendable. Quite a “POT-PORI” !!! But Impressive Administrative efforts. It’s been worthwhile I think’.

 

The Lagos State Police Commannd Public Relations Officer,Olarinde Famous-Cole wrote,‎’since I joined the group it has been very informative , NEWS shared and individual wealth of experience been discussed by members in the group give rise to other issues we can also add value to’

 

The National Secretary of Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ),Leman Usman Shuaib posited that,the platform is doing well. 

 

‘Some few excesses noticed were quickly addressed  and that’s good. Keep insisting on the right thing until you perfect it all.  Well done’,he stated.

 

While reacting, Oluremi Okuwa-Dedeke admitted that,the journey has been impressive,with a conviction that,’penpushing shall grow from Glory to glory in Jesus name

 

Prof Tope Popoola in his own write up,said ‘penpushing has stabilised at the right cruising altitude. So far so good.  The control mechanisms put in place seems to be working well. Even though you cannot close your two eyes now, but no damage done if you close one. Kudos’

 

‎A secondary school principal, Mrs Toyin Ogunbomehin in her own submission said,’So far, discipline and  decorum have been maintained. However, constant pen attacks is always on the rampage, may be , why the platform is thick’.

 

Similarly, Salaam Abdulsoor wrote;‎ ‘the platform is doing great and the quality of information dissemination is superb and unequalled. The level of discussions and engagements are also of high standard. As admin, you have kept a tight leash on indiscipline and infractions and everybody keeps to the rules because of the fear of admin.