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Oyo APC Chieftain, Fola Akinosun, Celebrates Premier FM @20

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Oyo APC chieftain, Fola Akinosun, commends broadcast media professionals….

Celebrates Premier FM, Ibadan in grand style

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, Dr Fola Akinosun has described Radio broadcasting as a tool that had played positive roles since the country’s pre-independence era.

Dr Fola Akinosun made this known while delivering his keynote address as chairman on the occasion of Radio Nigeria’s Premier FM twentieth anniversary, held on Saturday, 30th Oct at Iyagunku GRA, Ibadan.

The APC chieftain said the broadcast media has played pivotal roles in the actualization of democracy, vis a vis all spheres of the nation’s socio-political, cultural and economic arena.

He described the media, especially the radio, as an agent of development right from independence and that it remained a versatile tool for effective communication.

The philanthropist and Oyo south Senatorial hopeful said there is no better time than now for the media to live up to its status as the ‘fourth estate of the realm’ in championing the course of a united Nigeria as no meaningful feat could be achieved in a divided and chaotic environment.

Dr Akinosun however commended Radio Nigeria Premier FM for sustaining the flagship in broadcasting and its professionalism in the discharge of unbiased news reportage and quality programming despite the huge competition as well as the proliferation of FM stations in the sector.

“I recall those days when we had only Radio Nigeria and the state-owned radio, how things change with time. What we are celebrating today is the fact that this station coped and maintained standard when the market was lean in terms of competition and interestingly, even now that the market is stretched it has not affected the quality of service whatsoever”

He said the commitment, focus, and bravery of staffers and management have proven beyond reasonable doubt that Premier FM would remain alive in as much radio broadcasting remains alive.

Reacting, Acting Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi thanked Dr Fola Akinosun for gracing the Premier FM 20th anniversary despite the fact that it clashed with the APC Congress in Oyo state.

Also speaking, the general manager, Premier FM Ibadan, Alhaji Aderemi Omotosho described Dr Fola Akinosun as an elder statesman, peaceful, kindhearted and a philanthropist.

Dr Akinosun was accompanied to the occasion by APC faithful in their numbers, aides and well-wishers to celebrate with management and staff of Premier FM Ibadan in grand style.

Oluwakayode Banjo

Lifestyle

FRCN remains committed to staff training – Ibadan ZD

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The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, is attaching importance to mentorship and in-house training to boost the capacity of staff for effective performance.

The Deputy Director News and Current Affairs, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Elder Adenrele Ajisefini, stated this in Abeokuta, Ogun State at the opening of training for translators and other members of staff of Radio Nigeria, Paramount FM.

A cross-section of staff who attended the in-house training

Opening his keynote address with a message from the Acting Zonal Director, Mrs. Bolanle Owoyemi, Elder Ajisefini charged the personnel to shun indiscipline and deploy their professional skills towards meeting the information needs of the public and boosting the corporation’s Internally Generated Revenue, IGR.

The Deputy Director News expressed the hope that participants in the training would be empowered to gain more grounds in the profession and add value to the listeners.

Declaring the training session open, the General Manager of Paramount FM, Alhaji Adeniyi Odekunle, who commended the FRCN Management for the gesture, urged the corporation to sustain the efforts to improve staff productivity. In separate remarks, Head of News, Mrs. Oluremi Olugbenro and the Head of Programmes, Mr. Dapo Oyekanmi encouraged participants to make good use of the training to learn, unlearn and relearn new ideas.

The training programme is expected to be rounded off on Friday.

Olajumoke Idowu

Lifestyle

Stay True To Ethics Of Journalism – Media Expert Charges Media Workers

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A media expert, Mr. Eniola Mark Omoluwabi wants media owners in the country to enhance the welfare of their workers.

Mr. Omoluwabi made the call today in Moniya, Ibadan while featuring on a monthly programme of Radio Nigeria Ibadan entitled “Eni Ayesi”.

According to him, the welfare of workers working in media organization should be a top priority of the media owners.

Mr. Omoluwabi, however advised media workers to always abide by the ethics of journalism. 

In a remark, the Acting Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs. Bolanle Owoyemi who was represented by Assistant Director Marketing, Mr. Adewale Afinjuomo thanked him for honouring the invitation and urged others to emulate the sterling qualities of Mr. Omoluwabi.

Highlight of the occasion was the presentation of an excellence award from the management of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan National Station, to Mr. Omoluabi for his contribution towards development of the country.

Adebayo Olaosun

Lifestyle

Prayer helps in tackling life’s challenges – Clerics

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Life is not without its challenges, but with prayers it is possible to surmount them.

Two clerics, Alhaji Ismail Akeukewe and Pastor Samson Faniran stated this at a special prayer marking the commencement of a new month held in Studio One, Radio Nigeria Ibadan.

Alhaji Akeukewe pointed that it was essential to pray to God at all times as it is a tool of safeguard against life circumstances, while Pastor Adeniran also emphasized though each day was full of evils, prayer was essential to forestall the unforeseen and negative circumstances.

In a remark, the Acting Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Pastor Mrs. Bolanle Owoyemi, prayed for God’s protection for members of staff in the light of deaths recorded in the station this year.

Highlights of the programme were praise, worship and prayer for members of staff born in the month of September.

Funmilola Obagbayegun/Simeon Ugbodovon

Lifestyle

Funeral Rites for late Mr Titus Olasunkanmi Omidiji begin in Abeokuta

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It was a solemn assembly as the family, friends and well wishers of the late Mr Titus Olasunkanmi Omidiji gathered in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital for the Christian Wake and service of songs as part of activities for the burial of the deceased. 

The programme anchored by the Christ Anglican Parish Church, Ijemo, Abeokuta at the Lawrence Bankole Events Centre in Asero area of the town also featured scripture reading and special prayers as well attestation to the impacts made by the late Mr Titus Omidiji during his lifetime. 

Those who spoke on the life and times of the deceased included his former classmate at the Polytechnic, Ibadan, Mr Bayo Adeogun, who said the late Lasun was trustworthy and loyal to a fault and a junior colleague to the deceased, Mr 

Oyewale Ibitoye who described his late boss as highly dependable.

In a sermon, Venerable Joshua Omole who noted that the deceased was a lover God and committed church member urged the people to teach their children the way of the Lord and serve God selflessly, regardless of the prevailing challenges. 

In a remark, the eldest daughter of the deceased, Mrs Gbemisola Fabunmi expressed appreciation to God for enabling her father to make positive impacts on the lives of everyone that came in contact with him during his lifetime. 

The event was witnessed by people from far and wide, including a niece of the late Mr Titus Omidiji and Acting Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi with the staff and management of Radio Nigeria Paramount FM, Abeokuta led by the General Manager, Alhaji Adeniyi Odekunle. 

Oluremi Olugbenro 

Security

Oyo NSCDC Boss Seeks FRCN’s Support In Tackling Crime

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has solicited the support of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, in collectively waging war against insecurity through fair and balanced reportage.

The NSCDC commandant in Oyo State, Mr. Michael Adaralewa stated this when he led the management of the corps on a courtesy visit to Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station at the Broadcasting House, Dugbe, Ibadan.

Mr. Adaralewa said the visit to FRCN became imperative in order to forge a harmonious working relationship in order to nip the issue of insecurity bedeviling the nation in the bud.

The NSCDC commandant explained that the professionalism which Radio Nigeria is known for would go a long way in ensuring harmonious relationship between the corps and FRCN in the area of media security.

He noted that the NSCDC was ready to strategize, restructure, and re-gig the architecture of the corps towards achieving a crime-free society. 

Mr. Adaralewa stated further that the insecurity issues in Oyo State had become an emerging threat which requires the collaborative efforts of all and sundry. 

The Oyo State NSCDC boss hinted that the corps had created a female armed group squad that would be strategically stationed in different schools to reduce the spate of kidnapping in learning environment. 

Mr. Adaralewa added that the corps would deploy some patrol officers to all FRCN facilities to safeguard the lives of staff and government property in the state.

Reacting, the acting Zonal Director, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs. Bolanle Owoyemi said the visit of the NSCDC management came at a perfect time.

Mrs. Owoyemi observed that kidnapping, banditry, pipeline vandalism, abduction of students and other related crimes are on the increase which needed a quick intervention from the NSCDC and other security agencies in Oyo State.

The FRCN boss noted that the corporation would do all it could, to assist the corps by highlighting the activities of NSCDC in fighting insecurity on its platform. 

Mrs. Owoyemi therefore called on other security agencies to emulate the NSCDC by partnering media houses to collectively reduce crimes and criminalities to the barest minimum.

Rasheedah Makinde

Lifestyle

Utilize your membership of cooperative societies for economic advancement – FRCN ZD

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It was a joyous occasion as members of Radio Nigeria Ibadan Unity Multipurpose Society gathered at Studio One, Broadcasting House, Oba Adebimpe Way, Dugbe in Ibadan to celebrate their first Annual General Meeting, AGM.

Our correspondent reports that the event was an all-white affair.

Addressing members of the society, the Acting Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs. Bolanle Owoyemi said it was high time civil and public servants stopped waiting for their retirement benefits alone but utilize the cooperative societies for their economic advancement.

Mrs. Owoyemi urged them to be prudent in spending by not buying unnecessary things.

President of the society, Mrs Olutola Daramola who could not hide her joy urged the members to continue to allow unity to reign in order to move the society to greater heights.

Highlight of the event was the sharing of dividends and gifts to members of the society.

Lilian Ibomor

Politics

Come Out En Masse And Register – Oyo INEC REC

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says Continuous Voters Registration will commence in on Monday 28th of June 2021.

The Resident Electoral commissioner of INEC in Oyo State, Mr Mutiu Agboke stated this during a courtesy visit to Radio Nigeria Ibadan, at the Broadcasting House in Dugbe, Ibadan.

Mr Agboke while commending Radio Nigeria for setting the pace in broadcasting nationwide urged members of the public who are 18 years and above to come out en masse to register as it would be more of online registration.

Responding, the acting Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi commended the INEC commissioner for being free and fair in electioneering matters while pledging the station’s continuous support for the commission.

Mrs Owoyemi urged INEC commission to continuously carry voters along in its electioneering process.

Lilian Ibomor

Lifestyle

Involvement of Professionals will ensure delivery of quality public projects – Oyo APBN Chairman

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The Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria, APBN, has called on the government to employ their expertise in the planning process to ensure smooth delivery of public programmes and projects.

The association made the call during a courtesy call on the Management of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station.

Speaking through the Chairman, APBN, Oyo State Branch, Mr. Kola Lawal, the involvement of professionals in government planning would enhance the quality of public projects.

Mr. Lawal who lauded Radio Nigeria’s programme “Housing and You” for its impact in the building sector solicited partnership with the corporation to project the mandate of APBN.

Responding, Acting Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs. Bolanle Owoyemi, urged the visiting professional bodies to provide apt information and sensitization to the public on trending issues, especially Covid-19 vaccination.

Mrs. Owoyemi who expressed the corporation’s readiness to partner the APBN, Oyo State Branch, urged them to leverage on the strength of their expertise to rescue the people from quacks.

Temidayo Adu

Lifestyle

Remain dedicated, committed to your duties in 2021 – Mrs Owoyemi charges FRCN Staff

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It was a moment filled with praises to God and exhortation as members of staff of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN Ibadan, converged on the Studio One, Broadcasting House for the 2021 1st working day Interreligious Thanksgiving Prayers.


Speaking at the programme, the Action Zonal Director, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi urged FRCN staff to show more dedication and commitment to their duties to enhance productivity in all aspects of the station’s operations.


She encouraged members of staff to put God first in all their dealings in 2021.


Some members of staff appreciated God for keeping them alive and also promised to put in their best in the new year.


The programme which was held in accordance with COVID-19 protocols had in attendance members of the Committee of Management of the station, religious leaders and some senior staff members was broadcast via Zoom to enable staff members working from home participate in it.


Funmilola Obagbayegun