Religion

An Interdenominational prayer has been organised by the management of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station for staff of the corporation.

The prayer, which dwelt on protection, spiritual consciousness and favour, was held at the Studio One of the Broadcasting House, Ibadan.

 Leading prayer, the Chief Missioner, Ansarudeen Society of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter, Dr Bashiru Olanrewaju noted that regardless of whatever occurs to man, God deserves human praise.

Dr Olanrewaju identified fear, hunger and inflation as some of the ways by which God test human faith.

Dr Olanrewaju noted that indiscipline and moral laxity accounted to some extent for human socio-economic crises and diseases; however, stressed the need for all to return to God and seek forgiveness of sin.

Similarly, leading prayer, Pastor in Charge, C.A.C Olorunkoseunti, Apata, Ibadan, Prophet Ayanfe Abraham emphasized the need for the staff to eschew sinful acts and always seek divine intervention.

 Prophet Abraham appealed to staffers to embark on regular medical care so as to remain healthy. 

Zonal Director FRCN, Ibadan Zonal station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph said the prayer was organized to further seek divine protection of staff in view of the hazards witnessed in the Corporation.

 Mrs Joseph, who appreciated the clerics for their prayers to overcome the challenges in the corporation, also enjoined members of staff always to ensure regular medical checks to remain healthy in their line of duty.

 Rotimi Famakin

Entertainment

The Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, says it will offer continuous support and partnership to the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, for the growth and development of the Ogun State.

The speaker, OGHA, Mr Olakunle Oluomo stated this while playing host to the management team of FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station (which comprises all the Southwest states excluding Lagos), led by the Zonal Director, Mrs Bolatito Joseph. 

Mr Oluomo noted that the corporation had continued to project the activities of the OGHA positively. 

Earlier, the Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph had solicited the support of the OGHA in the area of jingles and programmes broadcast to project the activities of the assembly better.

Mrs Joseph reiterated the commitment of the corporation at disseminating unbiased information at all times.

On the entourage of the Zonal Director were the General Manager, Paramount FM Abeokuta, Mr Akinyinka Akintola, Manager Programmes of the station, Mr Dapo Oyekanmi and his News counterpart, Mrs Oluremi Olugbenro among other members of the management team.

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

News

The Oyo State Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mrs Folake Ayoola has called for stronger synergy between the organization and Radio Nigeria.

Mrs Ayoola stated this during a courtesy to NOA by the Management of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan led by its Zonal Director, Mrs Bolatito Joseph.

Mrs Ayoola explained that strengthening synergy between the two agencies was essential in their service delivery to the public, especially as the nation prepares up for elections next year 

Earlier, the Zonal Director, Mrs Bolatito Joseph had called for a strong collaboration, stressing the crucial role both Radio Nigeria and NOA play in enlightening the public.

Mrs Joseph added that Radio Nigeria would continue to foster the partnership with NOA for the mutual benefits of the two agencies. 

Funmilola Obagbayegun

Lifestyle

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

Media professionals have been called upon to promote professionalism to enhance quality service delivery in their jobs.

The Deputy Director News and Current Affairs, Ibadan Zonal Station, Elder Adenrele Ajisefinni made the call today in Amuludun FM, Moniya, Ibadan, at a one-day in-house training entitled, “Right approach to translation, Editing and Presentation” organized for Translators, Editors and Presenters at Amuludun FM.

Elder Ajisefinni said the recent proliferation of media houses has more negative impact on youths through shoddy programmes presentation and unprofessional reportage.

He, however, urged media owners to adhere strictly to ethics of the profession.

Earlier, in an address of welcome, General Manager, Amuludun FM, Rev Niyi Dahunsi, urged participants to tap from the wealth of experience of the lecturer to promote better output.

Funke Ajayi

Lifestyle

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

The management of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station has paid a condolence visit to the Orunmuyiwa family over the death of Chief Accountant with the Corporation, Mrs Elizabeth Orunmuyiwa 

Speaking during the visit to the residence of the deceased in Ibadan, the acting Zonal Director, FRCN, Ibadan, Mrs BOLANLE Owoyemi onbehalf of the Director General of FRCN commiserated with the husband and the children and prayed the Lord to comfort them at this critical moment of their life. 

She said to lose a soul mate was traumatic and since nobody can query God, the family should display courage to bear the irreparable loss.

Mrs Orunmuyiwa who died last week Friday at the aged of 50, will be buried tomorrow was survived by a husband Mr Johnson, who is also a staff of FRCN and children.

Adenrele Ajisefinni

Lifestyle

The acting Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi wants the staff of the corporation to make their impact felt on the society through dedication to work.

Mrs Owoyemi who gave the advice during a visit to Radio Nigeria, Paramount FM Abeokuta, emphasized the need for the staff members to always promote joy and unity in their interactions with the public, colleagues and the management. 

She stressed that as stakeholders, the staff must strive to make a difference by ensuring the better performance of the station.

The acting zonal director commended workers in the engineering department of the station for their ingenious efforts to keep the station on air despite the challenges and assured that the management would do the needful in providing the necessary logistics. 

Earlier the General Manager, Radio Nigeria Paramount FM, Abeokuta, Alhaji Adeniyi Odekunle, thanked the acting ZD for her interventions which had transmitted to improved transmission and other positive changes at the station.

Alhaji Odekunle equally solicited the continued support of the management to enhance the station’s efforts to bridge the information gap between the leaders and the people, especially those at the grassroots.

Francisca Irekpita

Lifestyle

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

Lifestyle

The Zonal Director, Ibadan National Station, Alhaji Muhammed Bello has handed over the affairs of the corporation to the Deputy Director Marketing, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi as acting Zonal Director.

The event which was held at the Studio One, Broadcasting House, Dugbe, Ibadan, featured handing over ceremony and recognition of outstanding members of staff.

In a remark, the retiring Zonal Director described his successor, Mrs Owoyemi as an up and doing management staff who was always concerned with activities of Radio Nigeria.

Receiving the challenge, the newly appointed acting Zonal Director, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi appreciated his predecessor for leaving a good legacy behind in FRCN.

Mrs Owoyemi expressed the determination to prioritize the needs of FRCN and to keep the flag flying.

Outstanding members of staff across departments under Ibadan Zonal Station of the corporation were recognized with awards.

Some of the awardees said the gesture would spur them to do more.

The staffers prayed to God to guide the Alhaji Mohammed Bello as he moved to another stage in life.

Funmilayo Obagbayegun

Yoruba

Àkànse ìpàdé kan láti fi bu ọlá fún ọ̀gá ilé-isẹ́ Radio Nigeria ẹkùn ìbàdàn, tó fẹ́ fẹ̀yìntì lẹ́nusẹ́, Àlhájì Muhammed Bello sì ń lọ lọ́wọ́ ní bgọ̀ngàn studio tó wà nílé sẹ́ náà l’ádugbò Dùgbẹ̀ nílu ìbàdàn.

Alákoso fétò ìròyìn nípinlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́, Àlhájì Wasiu Ọlatunbọsun, àtàwọn olórí ẹ̀ka ìròyìn nílé’sẹ́ náà tó ti fẹ̀yìntì niwọ́n péjú pésẹ̀ síbi àkàse ìpàdé ọ̀hún, èyí tẹ́ka ìròyìn níle’sẹ́ náà sagbátẹrù ẹ̀.

Àlhájì Mohammed Bello ni yóò fẹ̀yìntì lẹ́nu’sẹ́ ọba lósù tó ńbọ̀, lẹ́yìn tó ti pé ọgọ́ta ọdún.

Ọlaolu Fawọle/Fọlakẹmi Wojuade

Lifestyle

A biblical saying goes thus, “better is the end of a thing, than the beginning thereof” while, “the good that men do always live after them”.

These maxims aptly described the encomia poured on retiring Zonal Director of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Alhaji Mohammed Bello.

Correspondent Rotimi Famakin who was at the Studio One of the Broadcasting House, Dugbe, Ibadan where a special editorial conference was held in honour of the retiring Zonal Director reports that the event which featured prayers, was graced by the past Deputy Directors of News and Current Affairs and the Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Culture And Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun.

His report.

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Rotimi Famakin

Lifestyle

Sequel to the havoc wrecked by fake news in the country, journalists have been challenged to upgrade themselves to be a step ahead of rumour mongers in defense national peace and unity.

The Zonal Director of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN,
Ibadan National Station, Alhaji Mohammed Bello gave the challenge
during a gala night that climaxed of management meeting organised in
his honour at Upper Springs Hotel, Iwaraja, Osun State.

Correspondent, Isaac Haastrup completes the story.

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Isaac Haastrup

Lifestyle

Issues relating to problems associated with migration and its benefits were the focal point when Journalists International Forum for Migration, JIFORM, paid courtesy a visit to the management of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station.

Setting the ball rolling, JIFORM President, Mr. Abayomi Ajibola expressed worry that a large percentage of Africans including Nigerians were in irregular status in foreign lands.

The JIFORM president while explaining that many Nigerians were stranded across the world said the need to agitate for the needs of citizens’ necessitated the establishment of JIFORM.

Mr. Ajibola noted that the second summit of the organization scheduled to hold in Ibadan on the fifteenth of October, 2020 was to address all problems associated with migration.

He explained that the forum was willing to project advantages of migration on national economy, stating that migration had a lot of advantages.

Mr. Ajibola while describing as unwholesome, the attitude of many Nigerian citizens who were hell bent in leaving the country without putting into consideration hazards of irregular migration, sought the support of Radio Nigeria on awareness campaign on benefits of legitimate migration. 

In a comment, Deputy Director News and Current Affairs, FRCN Ibadan, Reverend Olusegun Ayankoso urged JIFORM to ensure that topics to be discussed at the summit were all encompassing, and should positively affect the narratives on migration matters. 

Responding, Zonal Director, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Alhaji Muhammad Bello while assuring JIFORM of FRCN’s support admitted that a lot needed to be done to discourage Nigerians especially the youths who were trying to leave the country at all cost. 

Both parties expressed worry on the prevalence of brain drain in the country.

Other issues discussed included factors responsible for the indiscriminate search of greener pasture among the youths, challenges being faced by Nigerians in the Diaspora and the benefits of migration.

Adedayo Adelowo

Religion

The state coordinator, The Muslim Congress, TMC, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Daud Oladosu has called on agitators of secession to call off the agenda and embrace a united Nigeria.

He made the call at the 2020 Annual State Lecture of the organization entitled “Religion and Science for a COVID-19 Free World: Conflict and Confluence” held at Studio One, Broadcasting House, Dugbe, Ibadan.

Alhaji Oladosu who observed that the removal of oil subsidy would end corruption, called on government to ensure that the fund is used to renovate refineries and develop infrastructure.

Alhaji Oladosu maintained that there is need for Nigerians to be patriotic as God is pleased to allow the nation exist for the past 60 years.

In a remark, the Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Alhaji Mohammed Bello represented by a Manager News and Current Affairs, Alhaji Ridwan Fasasi, recognised the constant patronage and sustained partnership between the FRCN and TMC, urged the congress to continue to enlighten Muslims and other Nigerians on contemporary issues.

Funmilayo Obagbayegun

Lifestyle

The need for collaboration among media unions to foster improved welfare for media workers took the center stage at the inauguration of FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Radio, Television and Theatre Workers’ Union, RATTAWU, secretariat.

Setting the tone at the event was the Chairman RATTAWU FRCN Chapel Ibadan, Mr Feyisola Aremu who advocated collaboration between RATTAWU and other media related unions in the course of enhanced welfare packages for media workers.

Mr Aremu explained that the media professionals like other health personnel were at the fore front in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic, among other difficult tasks, hence the need to accord more priority to their needs.

While commending the FRCN Ibadan RATTAWU for the laudable project which he described as worthy of emulation, the National President RATTAWU, Mallam Garba Sanni pledged the determination of his administration to always bring issues relating to welfare of members to the fore.

The guest lecturer, a veteran journalist, Mr Dele Ogunsola noted that laying-off of media workers due to coronavirus was not new, urging people to diversify and prepare for unforeseen circumstances.

Mr Ogunsola however advocated for agriculture as another source of livelihood.

Reacting to the beauty of the secretariat and the doggedness of the union, the zonal director, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Alhaji Mohammed Bello appreciated the efforts of the executive members of the union on the provision of nose masks for members of staff, including infrared thermometer to fight against the spread of COVID-19 in the organization.

Alhaji Bello however advised RATTAWU to organize trainings and workshops that would enhance the performance of their members.

Highlights of the event included chanting of solidarity song, presentation of award to the Zonal Director FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Alhaji Mohammed Bello.

Taiwo Akinola

Health

The surveillance pillar of the Emergency Operation Centre on Covid-19 in Oyo State has expressed satisfaction over the compliance of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, to various safety protocols to contain the spread of Covid-19.

The surveillance team led by Mr Ojo Olaleye while on an assessment tour to the Broadcasting House of the corporation in Ibadan said Radio Nigeria had made adequate arrangement towards preventing the spread of the disease.

Mr Olaleye who appealed to management of FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station to sustain its efforts towards taming the disease from further spread, said Covid-19 patients in Oyo State have been responding positively to treatment of the disease.

Reacting, the Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Alhaji Muhammed Bello represented by the Deputy Director Marketing, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi said the station being the vanguard against the spread of coronavirus cannot but comply with Covid-19 safety protocols to serve as an example to others in the state.

Alhaji Bello said the station would continue to sensitize members of the public to adhere to various precautionary measures to contain the spread of the virus.

Rotimi Famakin

News

Executive members of Radio and Theatre Art Workers Union, RATTAWU Oyo state council have paid a solidarity visit to their members who are on essential duty at radio Nigeria Ibadan.

The union led by the state chairman of the council Mr Adebayo Aribatise said they decided to give moral support to their members hence the need to be physically present.

Receiving the RATTAWU union Zonal Director FRCN Ibadan Alhaji Mohhamed Bello appreciated them for deeming it fit to visit the corporation at this trying period. RATTTAWU chairman FRCN chapel Mr Feyisola Aremu was seen distributing some nose masks and sanitizers to their members on ground.

News

The Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan zonal station, Alhaji Muhammed Bello has charged content providers on the need to be well informed of happenings around them as this will distinguish them from their pairs and ensure excellence.

FRCN staff at the conference

He gave this advice at the end of a two day programme planning conference, held at Premier FM, Iyaganku, Ibadan. 

Alhaji Bello, who noted that dynamism and flexibility are two major traits for a content provider to remain outstanding, stressed the need for synergy among members of staff to making Radio Nigeria a choice station with interesting programmes and presentation. 

He said, considering the keen competition in the broadcast industry and the recent approval of new radio stations nationwide, efforts must be made to improve production on Radio Nigeria, Ibadan airwaves and the Corporation’s online media.

While urging members to remain steadfast in their duties, the Zonal Director promised management’s commitment to training and retraining of staff, and added that efforts are currently being made to upgrade and replace equipment in some FM stations in the southwest.

Mosope Kehinde

Lifestyle

Former Executive Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Bishop Samuel Olukunle Ajani has passed on.

The entire FRCN family received the news of the death of a former Executive Director with shock and grief. Adedayo Adelowo had a chat with individuals who at a point in time had relationships with the deceased.

Reverend Canon Dr. Ajani as he was fondly called who was also the pioneer Bishop, Diocese of Egba West, Anglican Communion, would have clocked 80 years by 22nd April this year, except that death caught him unawares.

Bishop Ajani joined the service of FRCN on the 23rd, July 1963.

He rose through ranks to become the Executive Director in 1993.

The Abeokuta North Local Government, Ogun State-born engineer worked at various operations of FRCN including Lagos and Ibadan.

Reacting on the death, Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Alhaji Mohammed Bello described the deceased as an expert in the field of Engineering.

Mrs. Grace Ojo, a secretary shared her memory of the late Ajani as a jovial boss who would always be fondly remembered.

On his part, Pa Oladosu Ojo who had served under the deceased said the late Ajani was very dutiful, noting that he lived for a good purpose.

Pa Ojo noted that beyond his dexterity in the line of duty, he was also dedicated to the work of God.

Retired Bishop of Ife-East/Anglican Communion found it difficult to believe that the loving Bishop Olukunle Samuel Ajani had passed on.

Bishop Olukunle Ajani bade the world farewell on Monday 27-01-2020.

Adedayo Adelowo

Politics

House of Representatives Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Values, has pledged its determination to upgrade facilities of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN.

Chairman of the committee, Mr. Olusegun Odebunmi made the pledge when he led other members of the committee on facility inspection to FRCN stations in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Radio Nigeria reporter, Adedayo Adelowo, reports that the committee was received by the management of the FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station.

The first port of call was Amuludun FM at Moniya, the only federal government-owned indigenous radio station in the Southwest, where they were received amidst pomp and ceremony.

The facilities inspected both at Amuludun FM and Broadcasting House, Dugbe, included live and recording studios, mast and power generating plants which has been one of the major challenges of the station, and other broadcasting equipment.

The Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Alhaji Mohammed Bello, who conducted them round the operational areas, took the pains to explain the state of the broadcasting equipment.

Alhaji Bello said Radio Nigeria was an asset to the nation, which should not be allowed to languish in infrastructural decay.

Having inspected the facilities, the chairman of the committee and member representing Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere Federal Constituency in Oyo State, Mr. Olusegun Odebunmi, who expressed dissatisfaction on the state of facilities at the federal establishment, however, commended management and staff of FRCN Ibadan for dishing out quality services despite the visible challenges.

Mr. Odebunmi pledged the readiness of the committee to put the needs of the station forward for prompt action, expressing the confidence that the visit would definitely yield positive results in no distant time.

He implored the management and staff of FRCN to work towards improving their internally generated revenue to complement the effort of the government.

In a remark, Director General, FRCN, Dr. Mansur Liman, who was represented by the Director of Finance, Mr. Michael Oluwole, assured the visitors that Radio Nigeria would not disappoint them.

The committee, thereafter proceeded to the Nigeria Television Authority, NTA, Ibadan.

Adedayo Adelowo

Lifestyle

A non-governmental organization also known as Bode Akindele Yield Initiative, BAYI, has solicited the support of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, in its quest towards repositioning Nigerian youths for national development.

The Executive Director of Bode Akindele Yield Initiatve, Pastor Adetunji Agboola stated this during a courtesy visit of the organization to the management of FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station.

Pastor Agboola said adolescents in Nigeria with development innovation were prone to social vices saying the vision of BAYI to catch them young to fulfill their life mandate would better be achieved through collaboration with Radio Nigeria.

Pastor Agboola said fifty thousand youths in the country be employed in the organization’s agricultural business to reduce poverty in the country.

In her remark, BAYI Programm Director, Mrs. Bukola Omosanya said Bode Akindele Yield Initiative organized community intervention as well as established BAYI clubs with fifty members in fifteen secondary schools and four tertiary institutions in the Southwest zone of Nigeria.

Mrs. Omosanya said the NGO would further broaden its interventions in 2020 to better reposition youths for development in the zone.

Reacting the Zonal Director, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Alhaji Muhammed Bello said FRCN is ready to partner Bode Akindele Yield Initiative to better the lots of Nigerian youths

Bode Akindele Yield Initiative is a non-governmental organization targeting youths for innovations, entrepreneurship, leadership, and development.

Rotimi Famakin

Lifestyle

Thirteen members of staff of the News Department of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, have received awards for their outstanding performances in the year 2019 from the News Management.

Radio Nigeria correspondent reports that the awardees were drawn from various stations across the Southwest Zone of the FRCN.

In a remark, Zonal Director, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Alhaji Mohammed Bello urged them to see the awards as a challenge to perform better in the New Year.

Some members of staff who were given awards pledged to continually contribute their quota to move the station forward.

Also speaking, Deputy Director News, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Pastor Dare Olorunfemi said the awardees were carefully selected for their outstanding performances.

The programme featured talks on how to improve on the job by the Head of News, Premier FM, Mrs. Olutola Daramola.

Lillian Ibomor