Education

Provide platforms for corps members to be productive – Dr. Aremu

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Addressing the challenges associated with rejection and acceptance of corps members as well as ensuring their effective performance formed the basis of a day seminar organized by the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, for corps employers in Oyo State.

In her paper entitled, “Integrating the corps members into our host communities”, the Deputy Director Administration, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Dr Adenike Aremu said NYSC provided a platform for Nigerians to have a shared knowledge of Nigeria’s cultural diversity while also contributing positively to their host communities.

Dr Aremu who advised corps members to be diligent and work in line with the mandate of the places of their primary assignments said organizations should provide a conducive working environment for corps members to make them productive.

While identifying the prevalence of insecurity in the country, favouritism and interference of parents in posting of corps members, as some of the challenges of the scheme, Dr Aremu said the government should improve the funding of the NYSC for better performance.

Delivering a lecture on the theme: “Optimizing, the NYSC/Corps Employers Partnership for National Development in the context of the New Normal” a Professor of Counselling Psychology, University of Ibadan, Rotimi Animashaun said there was the need for employers to apply basic principles that would enhance the productive capacity of the corps members posted to their organization.

In a keynote address, the Director-General, NYSC, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim explained that the theme of the workshop was carefully chosen to emphasize the collective role of stakeholders in sustaining the impact of the scheme in the face of the challenges posed by Covid-19.

The DG who was represented by the Director of General Services, Mr Emmanuel Attah decried some shortcomings from corps employers which include delay in applying for the services of corps members, under-utilization of corps members and lack of adequate support for corps members among others.

Rotimi Famakin

News

Embrace Right Approach To Stand Out in ‘Competitive’ Broadcast Environment – Media Director Tasks Players

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The need for broadcasters to be ahead of others in information gathering and dissemination has again been stressed.

Deputy Director News and current affairs, FRCN Ibadan, Elder Adenrele Ajisefini made the position during a training session organized for members of staff of Radio Nigeria Ogo-Ilu FM, Oko.

The Theme is Right Approach to Translation and Editing in A Competitive Broadcast Environment.

Among issues discussed were common errors in broadcasting, translation, discipline and revenue generation.

Hitting the nail on the head, Elder Ajisefini said it was important for editors and translators to embrace the right approach in their broadcast endeavors.

He noted that qualities of translators and editors should include good knowledge of English language and host environment.

Elder Adenrele also stressed the importance of research to the modern day broadcasting

Elder Adenrele also added that for effeciency, there was the need for the news and programs to synergize for a common goal.

Earlier, head of station, Radio Nigeria Ogo ilu, Mr Segun Akanmu had expressed gratitude to the management of FRCN for facilitating such a workshop.

Some of the participants who cut across FRCN staffers, artistes, volunteers, Students on internship and other freelance broadcasters described the workshop as an eye opener.

The participants promised to reflect all the lessons learnt in the broadcasting profession.

Dayo Adelowo

News

Radio Nigeria S/W Translators, Editors Training Rounds off in Paramount FM

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The two – day training for Translators, Editors and other members of staff of Radio Nigeria has been rounded off in Abeokuta, with a resolve by the participants to brace up for better performance in the competitive broadcast environment.

Those who participated in the in- house training at Paramount FM, Abeokuta were optimistic that the knowledge acquired would enable them to strengthen the Corporation’s bid to attract and sustain the audience for improved patronage.


Olajumoke Idowu

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

News

FRCN S/W Zone: Deputy Director News on Training Visit to Gold FM

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The Deputy Director, News, FRCN, lbadan National Station, Elder Adenrele Ajisefinni made the remark at a training for translators held at Radio Nigeria Gold FM, Ilesa, Osun State.

Highliting the qualities of a good translator, the resource person and Deputy Director News, Elder Ajisefinni said a good translator must have nose for unusual events, sense of humour, ability to talk the news and excellent use of cultural language.
Elder Ajisefinni maintained that a perfect and committed staff especially in the News Department must always exhibit proficiency in the use of both English and Yoruba languages.

From far right: Head of Programmes, Mr Adewale Abayomi, Assistant Director Marketing, Mrs Kemi Oni, Deputy Director News, Elder Adenrele Ajisefinni (Guest Lecturer) and Manager News, Elder Akintunji Akinleye at the training organized for the staff of Radio Nigeria, Gold FM on the efficiency of the use of language especially Yoruba language on air.

On the purpose of the training, the Manager News Gold FM, Akintunji Akinleye, expressed the believe that the session would further enrich the knowledge of the staff and re-equip them for efficiency.
The Assistant Director, Marketing, Mrs Kemi Oni, in a remark noted that the training would also provide the needed guide towards serving the teeming listeners better.

Declaring the workshop open, the General Manager of the station, Mr. Adedamola Tinubu who described the resource person, Elder Ajisefinni as “a round peg in a round hole”, advised the participants to drink from his pool of professional knowledge.

Two of the participants at the workshop, Gideon Aluko and Sarah Sanni said the training was timely, promising to make the best use of the experience acquired during session.

Zion Oyelade

Lifestyle

FRCN Ibadan Bids Late Colleague Final Farewell

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Pastor Abiodun Adeyemo of Christ Revelation Ministry, Eleyele, Ibadan wants people to always work towards bequeathing legacies worthy of emulation especially after death.

Pastor Adeyemo said this during the funeral of a member of staff of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan National Station, Mrs Elizabeth Orunmuyiwa. 

The cleric noted that people should avoid worldly things, while their goals should centre on eternal life. 

Pastor Adeyemo described the late Mrs Orunmuyiwa as an epitome of humility who served God with all commitments.

Speaking on behalf of colleagues of the deceased in Finance Department, FRCN, Ibadan, Mr Adebayo Adesida stated that  Mrs Orunmuyiwa, who was a Chief Accountant before her demise, would be greatly missed for her dedication to duty and humility. 

Members of staff of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan led by Assistant Director, Finance, Mr James Amole, family members as well as Sympathisers were in attendance to bid her a final farewell. 

Mrs Elizabeth Oluwatoyin Orunmuyiwa, aged fifty, is survived by husband, Mr Johnson Orunmuyiwa of FRCN, Ibadan and Children. 

Olaolu Fawole

Health

Stakeholders Advocates Volountary Blood Donation to Save Lives

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Southwest zonal coordinator of National Blood Transfusion Services NBTS, Dr Oladapo Aworanti stated this during a visit to the premises of Radio Nigeria Ibadan Broadcasting House Dugbe.


Dr Aworanti who solicited the support of Radio Nigeria at enlightening the public on the importance of blood donation said all necessary tests as well as ascertaining that there was enough blood in the body system would be carried out before the exercise.


Responding, Acting Zonal Director FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi pleged the station’s readiness to collaborate with NBTS on the enlightenment campaign.


Mrs Owoyemi appealed to members of the public not to be scared and desist from discouraging one another as donating blood was not as scary as people thought.

Lilian Ibomor

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

We Should Continue To Meet Yearnings Of Listeners– FRCN Ibadan ZD

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For Radio Nigeria to sustain its leadership role in the Broadcast Industry, there is the need for quality programme content that meet the yearnings of listeners.

Acting Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi stated this at the ongoing Premier FM programme planning conference, at Iyaganku, Ibadan.

Mrs Owoyemi who expressed that Radio Nigeria has professional hands with needed skills to break even in broadcasting, charged the conference to design unique programmes that will sell Premier FM. 

Mrs Owoyemi also challenged content providers to be creative, professional and step up the game in order to meet current realities. 

She gave assurance of management’s adequate support to unique ideas that can place radio nigeria FM stations to greater height. 

In a paper presentation on the topic “maintaining standards in the face of competition and insecurity”, deputy Director programmes, Mrs Bolatito Joseph reiterated the need for standard, passion and self development. 

Mrs Joseph who said broadcasting is a chain which needed synergy, advocated cooperation among key players. 

She advised participants to give priority to interest, relevance and comprehension in planning for contents.

Also speaking, deputy director News, Elder Adenrele Ajisefini tasked premier FM staff to committed in their duties, which he believed will have positive impact on productions and presentation. 

Earlier, General Manager Premier FM, Alhaji Bashir Omotosho expressed confidence that the programme planning conference will usher in good programming for the station. 

Mosope Kehinde 

Security

Amuludun FM attack: FRCN NUJ Calls For Adequate Security To Avert Recurrence

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As reactions trail attack meted on Radio Nigeria Amuludun FM, Moniya, Ibadan over the weekend, there is need for security agencies to beef up security in the radio station to prevent future occurrence of such nefarious act.
The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FRCN, Ibadan chapel, Alhaji Nafiu Busari stated this when he paid a solidarity visit on Amuludun FM, Moniya.
Alhaji Busari, accompanied by the secretary of the union, Mrs Anthonia Akanji condemned the attack by the hoodlums.
He explained that the attack will not deter the media from carrying out her duties and called on law enforcement agents to bring the perpetrators of the dastardly act to book.

Seye Arowolo.

Security

FRCN Management Assures Amuludun FM Staff of Adequate Security

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Members of staff, Radio Nigeria Amuludun FM, Moniya have been assured of adequate security while carrying out their duties.

The Acting zonal Director FRCN, Ibadan National station, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi stated this while she led the committee of management to inspect vandalization on the station by hoodlums.

Mrs Owoyemi expressed gratitude to God that no lives were lost and none of the equipment and transmission were affected.  

The general manager, Radio Nigeria Amuludun FM, Moniya Reverend Niyi Dahunsi in his reaction called on government to make use of security agencies to ensure safety of lives and property to prevent further attack on the radio station.

Reverend Dahunsi said normalcy has returned to the station and implored workers to go on about their normal duties.

Also speaking, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Radio Nigeria Ibadan, Mr. Nafiu Busari condemned the attack on Amuludun 99.1, FM by hoodlums.

Mr. Busari who said the attack on the station will not deter the media from carrying out its duties called on law enforcement agents to bring the perpetrators of the dastardly act to book.

Two of the staff whose cars were vandalized Mr Kamorudeen Adepoju and Mr Olumuyiwa Awe explained that they were in the studio when the attack occurred.

Funmilayo Oginni

Members of staff, Radio Nigeria Amuludun FM, Moniya have been assured of adequate security while carrying out their duties.

The Acting zonal Director FRCN, Ibadan National station, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi stated this while she led the committee of management to inspect vandalization on the station by hoodlums.

Mrs Owoyemi expressed gratitude to God that no lives were lost and none of the equipment and transmission were affected.  

The general manager, Radio Nigeria Amuludun FM, Moniya Reverend Niyi Dahunsi in his reaction called on government to make use of security agencies to ensure safety of lives and property to prevent further attack on the radio station.

Reverend Dahunsi said normalcy has returned to the station and implored workers to go on about their normal duties.

Also speaking, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Radio Nigeria Ibadan, Mr. Nafiu Busari condemned the attack on Amuludun 99.1, FM by hoodlums.

Mr. Busari who said the attack on the station will not deter the media from carrying out its duties called on law enforcement agents to bring the perpetrators of the dastardly act to book.

Two of the staff whose cars were vandalized Mr Kamorudeen Adepoju and Mr Olumuyiwa Awe explained that they were in the studio when the attack occurred.

Funmilayo Oginni

Security

FRCN In-House Unions Call For Adequate Security At Amuludun FM

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The in-house unions of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan has called for the adequate security around Amuludun F.M, Moniya, Ibadan to prevent further attacks on the station’s facilities.

In a statement issued by Anthonia Akanji on behalf of the unions, it described the attacks as affront on the media.

The unions explained that the attack is wicked and a rape on media freedom.

The statement called on the Nigeria police to ensure that the perpetrators of the dastardly act are brought to book with a view to preventing re-occurrence.

The union empathized with the members whose cars were destroyed, promising to work with the management to ensure their repair.

It also called on the Oyo State Government to further rejig its security apparatus to address incessant attacks on residents by hoodlums.   

Anthonia Akanji

Crime

South West NUJ condemns attack on FRCN, Ibadan

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Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the South West has condemned the attack on the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Amuludun FM in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The union called on the Police and other security agencies to investigate the incident and apprehend those responsible for the attack on the media outfit.

In a statement released by the Vice President of the union in the zone, Comrade Cosmas Olalekan Oni and the Zonal Secretary, Bamigbola Gbolagunte the union tasked the security agencies to get to the root of the unfortunate incident.

NUJ expressed worry over the incident and wondered why media organization should be the target of attack by hoodlums.

The union however commended the state police command for the prompt response at arresting the situation and called for more proactive measures by the police.

Leke Adegbite

Lifestyle

Mrs Eunice Olofintuyi Committed to Mother Earth in Ibadan

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Christians have been reminded to focus more on charity rather than amassing wealth for themselves as this is the best form of worship they can give to God during their lifetime.

Reverend Samuel Awobode of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Oyo province 13 stated this during a sermon at the burial ceremony of Mrs Eunice Tewogbade Olofintuyi mother of a former board member of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN Chief Mrs Bola Doherty held in Ibadan.

Reverend Samuel Awobode noted that life is measured based on human’s impact on other people’s lives irrespective of the level of wealth being acquired.

Reverend Awobode commended late Mrs Eunice Olofintuyi for being a role model to both her biological and adopted children.

One of the grand children of the deceased Mr Akinwumi Doherty and one of her daughters Chief Mrs Bola Doherty who is also a former board member of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria FRCN described late Mrs Eunice Olofintuyi as a passionate mother and a rare gem.

An ace gospel singer Mama Bola gave special rendition at the event.

Dignitaries at the event included former Commissioner for Information in Oyo state Mr Wasiu Olatunbosun, former Minister of power and steel elder Wole Oyelese, an elder statesman in Oyo state Baba Ayo Adebanjo while the staff of office of the Olubadan of Ibadan land was sent to the venue of the event.

Lillian Ibomor

Lifestyle

New Oyo Federal Fire Service Commander Visits Radio Nigeria

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The Federal Fire Service, Oyo State has said enhancing safety of lives and property in the state remains its priority.

The new Oyo State commander, Deputy Controller Augustine Adetunji made this known during a courtesy visit to Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, at the Broadcasting House, Oba Adebimpe Road, Ibadan.

Mr. Adetunji said the federal government had expanded the fire service in Nigeria to cope with fire prevention.

The Deputy Controller sought the collaboration of FRCN Ibadan on creating awareness on fire prevention in the South-West.

In a remark, the Acting Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs. Bolanle Owoyemi, said the corporation was ready to support the fire services in its drive to prevent fire outbreak or disaster in the state.

Mrs. Owoyemi added the corporation would also continue to enlighten the public on the dangers fire outbreak posed to safety of lives and property.

Funmilola Obagbayegun

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

Lifestyle

Fidau Prayers Held in Honour of Alhaji Kazeem Akintunde

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National Missioner, Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria, MMPN, Alhaji Abdulrasheed Abdulazeez has admonished people to hold on to their faith in God, irrespective of their current circumstances.

Alhaji Abdulazeez gave the admonition at the three days Fidau prayers for Alhaji Kazeem Akintunde, who died during a brief illness.

Alhaji Abdulazeez, who is also the Special Adviser to Oyo state governor on Islamic affairs, enjoined the family of the deceased to stick to God and accept their present reality of life.

The Cleric reminder family and friends of the deceased that death was inevitable, urging everyone to live impactful lives as the late Alhaji Kazeem Akintunde did.

Alhaji Kazeem Akintunde died on Wednesday at the age of 51.

He is survived by wife, Alhaja Olukemi Akintunde of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan, and three children.

Kayode Banjo

Education

Children’s Day: Gov. Akeredolu Receives FRCN Essay Winners

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu says Radio Nigeria broadcasts have always put it on a pedestal envied by other radio stations in the country.

The governor spoke in Akure when he received the best three students in the essay competition marking the nineteenth anniversary of Radio Nigeria Positive FM.

The presentation of the essay winners to the governor was also part of the station’s celebration of children day 2021

Governor Akeredolu described Radio Nigeria as not only balanced in its reportage but also innovative.

The governor who expressed delight in the programs of Radio Nigeria FM Akure asked the management to sustain the tempo and also encouraged the essay winners to remain focused with a promise to assist them academically.

Earlier, the General Manager Positive FM, Mr Abiodun told the governor that essays topics were on, “the Ondo State of my dream,” and “if I meet governor Akeredolu today, what will I tell him?”

In the essay competition, Damilola Akadiri of St Louis Grammar school came first with Victor Akinniyi of Comfort Tenderfeet College coming second and Emmanuel Oluwapomile from St Thomas Aquinas College emerged third

Olorunferanmi Odofin

Lifestyle

Former FRCN Director Pens Memoire

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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

Lifestyle

Sunday Ogunyemi: Death, No Doubt is an Inevitable End

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The death last Sunday of a versatile reporter with Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Sunday Ogunyemi still remains a shock to family, friends, colleagues and relatives. 

Our correspondent spoke with colleagues on the life and times of Sunday Ogunyemi. 

The Holy Bible in Ecclesiastes 3:2 has given mankind a clue of life, time and season, telling us that there is time for everything, including time to be born and a time to die. 

Perhaps, one of the times the scripture was referring to, represents a time like this, when friends, families, brethren and professional colleagues of late FRCN Judiciary reporter Sunday Ogunyemi find it difficult to accept the news of the death of their beloved colleague.

Sunday Olaolu Ogunyemi was born on the 11th of May 1980 to the family of Elder and Mrs John Ogunyemi of Ogbere Oloba, Ibadan, in Ona Ara Local Government of Oyo State. 

Sunday Ogunyemi joined the services of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan, Zonal Station on 12th april, 2010 and rose through the ranks from reporter II on grade level 8 to become a principal reporter on grade level 12 which he held until his sudden death. 

Ogunyemi was a dedicated, intelligent and creative staff of Radio Nigeria who had bagged many professional awards and commendations as a result of his impressive ability to deliver on the job including facilitation of 200 KVA generator to one of the FRCN, Ibadan FM stations. 

Apart from the fact that late Sunday Ogunyemi was a core professional in news writing, commentary and the use of new media, he also co-hosted a weekly 30 minutes Yoruba programme tagged “Ni le Afrika” on Premier 93.5 FM. 

No doubt, the death of the promising young man is still a shock to the co- presenter of Ni le Afrika, who is the Head of News, Premier FM, Mrs Olutola Daramola

“SUNDAY was extremely hardworking, a goal getter, a team player, Sunday was never wont to grumble, no matter the assignment, no matter the timing, you could count on him to give you whatever you desire” She said. 

The case is not different for late Ogunyemi’s direct supervisor and Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, FRCN Chapel, Alhaji Nafiu Busari who described his death as a blow to members of the pen profession. 

“Initially I thought it was not true, until I called his wife and she confirmed it that Sunday was gone. Death has done devastating blow to me, Radio Nigeria, NUJ. He was a hardworking guy, disciplined and straight forward” He said. 

Some colleagues of late Sunday Ogunyemi who said his death was devastating, still find it difficult to put their colleague in the past. 

In her reaction, Oyo State Chairperson, National Judicial Correspondents, Mrs Yejide Ogundare described the deceased as a bridge builder who sacrificed a lot as the Secretary of the association. 

Deputy Director News and Current Affairs Ibadan Zonal Station, Elder Adenrele Ajisefini said late Sunday Ogunyemi was a diligent and committed staff whose death has created a vacuum difficult to fill. 

Sunday Ogunyemi was horn on a Sunday in 1980 and exited on Easter Sunday, when Christians were celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

He is survived by wife, two children; Rock and Yaris, and aged father.

Mosope Kehinde

Lifestyle

FRCN Reporter, Sunday Ogunyemi Laid to Rest

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The remains of Radio Nigeria staff Sunday Ogunyemi has been laid to rest at the Apostolic Church, CAC Cemetery, on Igbala Akanran Road Ibadan.

At the event, Christians were urged to do their best in the service of humanity while still alive.

Assistant Assembly Pastor, CAC Aremo headquarters, John Alalade gave the admonition at the burial ceremony of Sunday Ogunyemi, a staff of Radio Nigeria Ibadan.

Pastor Alalade described Deacon Sunday Ogunyemi as a man who truly and zealously served God.

Members of the church said Deacon Ogunyemi was quite hard working, exemplary leader, and that his demise is a great loss to the church.

In attendance were Acting Zonal Director, FRCN, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi, Deputy Director News, Elder Aderenle Ajisefini, General Manager, Premier FM, Alhaji Bashir Omotosho, ADNCAs and other members of staff.

Simeon Ugbodovon

Sport

FRCN Inaugurates Committee On Kids Football Challenge

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The committee on the maiden edition of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria Ibadan Zonal station Kids Football Challenge among Secondary Schools in Oyo state has been inaugurated.

While performing the inauguration held at studio One of the Corporation, Acting Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi enjoined the members of the committee to work as a team to ensure a successful tournament.

Mrs Owoyemi said the competition was initiated to discover football talents.

She urged the committee to carry all stakeholders along in the plans for the competition and put into consideration COVID 19 protocols.Responding, the Chairman of the Committee, and Assistant Director Marketing, FRCN Ibadan, Mr. Wale Afinjuomo said that the kids football challenge would be held for under thirteen children in junior secondary schools in Oyo state.

Mr. Afinjuomo added that the competition would be organised in accordance with FIFA rules guiding football

Olaolu Fawole

News

Radio Nigeria South West Zone Births New FM Station

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All is now set for the inauguration of Radio Nigeria, Ogo Ilu 89.3 FM, Oko Oyo state.

Minister of information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed is expected to conduct the inauguration.

Director General, FRCN, Dr.Masur Liman and other top management staff are expected to grace the occasion.

Also expected at the event are traditional rulers and other prominent Nigerians.

Ogo Ilu 89.3 FM is the seventh Radio Nigeria FM station under Ibadan National Station.

Alhaji Lai Mohammed/Dr. Liman (FRCN DG), DDM Mrs Owoyemi, DPP Mrs Owoyemi

Ogo Ilu 89.3 FM is to bring prompt and accurate information closer to the people of Oyo and Osun states.

Adedayo Adelowo