Health

Healthcare is the most paramount thing any worker should put into consideration, in this sense, journalists have been advised to always go for medical checks to ensure they are in good health condition while carrying out their duties.

Director General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Dr Mansur Liman, gave the advice during a medical outreach for all journalists in the federal capital territory at the radio house in Abuja.

The Director General, represented by the secretary of legal, Dr David Angbazo, said that the health of every journalist was critical to their effectiveness on the job.

In a welcome address, the Chairperson of the NUJ FRCN Headquarters chapel, Mrs Sandra Udeike pointed out that most journalists were usually very busy and sometimes neglect their health, which according to her could be detrimental.

Mrs Udeike gave an assurance that the union would continue to strive for the welfare of its members at all times.

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There is a need for editors in the media industry to be professional while reviewing news productions for optimal performance and the benefit of the listener.

The Deputy Director News, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Samson Abiodun made this known while delivering the message of the Director General of FRCN, Dr Mansur Liman to News Department Staff at Abeokuta.

Mr Abiodun explained that it was necessary to engage in regular meetings to enable editors to keep abreast of programmes that needed coverage.

He also urged news editors to always discuss ahead of bulletin productions with their supervisor and colleagues for the interest of the station.

The Deputy Director of News commended the staff for their hard work, and perseverance and encouraged them to keep the flag of Radio Nigeria flying by uplifting the people and uniting the nation through disseminating accurate news to the people.

In a remark, the General Manager, Paramount FM Abeokuta, Mr Akinyinka Akintola and the Manager News, Mrs Oluremi Olugbenro appreciated the Deputy Director News for his support, and training and promised to put measures in place to ensure that stories are issue-based.

Wale  Oluokun

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The management of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station has commiserated with Ibadan land and the entire Oyo State on the passage of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji, who joined his ancestors yesterday.

The commiseration followed a condolence visit to the Olubadan palace at Popoyemoja area of the ancient city by the FRCN Ibadan management team, led by its zonal director, Mrs Bolatito Joseph.

Mrs Joseph said Radio Nigeria would greatly miss the Olubadan because of the cordial relationship that existed between the monarch and the station.

Mrs Joseph described Oba Adetunji as a revered traditional ruler, who spent most parts of his life building people.

The FRCN Ibadan Zonal director urged the royal family to sustain the legacy of the late monarch.

She assured the family of the late monarch of adequate coverage of funeral activities by FRCN.

Mrs Joseph also extended the condolence message of the FRCN Director-General, Dr Mansur Liman and the central management committee to Ibadan and Oyo state.

 Oluwakayode Banjo