High profile ministers and members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God as well as management and staff of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan graced the retirement thanksgiving service and book launch of Pastor Dare Olorunfemi who retired from the corporation as Director of New Media.

In a welcome address, a professor of psychology and former Dean, faculty of social sciences, Peter Olapegba described Pastor Dare Olorunfemi as a simple and approachable man who was willing to help others.

Professor Olapegba observed that the celebrant was indeed a man with three shadows, as a husband, father, and a man having God as a fortress in his life.

In an exhortation, Assistant Provincial pastor in charge of corporate social responsibility, Oyo province 1, Femi Ogbontiba described pastor Olorunfemi as a man who had God as his strong tower, who was able to weather many storms in the course of his career.

The Cleric admonished the congregation to be diligent in their assigned responsibility.

In an interview, the celebrant expressed gratitude to God for surviving the ordeals while in active service.

Pastor Olorunfemi who said the book was informed by his life experiences appreciated FRCN for giving him the opportunity to serve his fatherland.

High point of the programme was the launching of the book: “A man with three shadows and cutting of the retirement thanksgiving cake.

In attendance were the Acting Zonal Director, FRCN, Ibadan, Pastor Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi, Deputy Director News and Current Affairs, Elder Adenrele Ajisefini.

Until his retirement, the celebrant, Pastor Dare Olorunfemi was the Director, New Media of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria

Rotimi Famakin