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Unions should focus more on intellectual engagement – Premier FM GM

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By Olutola Daramola

Twenty-first century unionism has been described as more of intellectual engagement with management and other stakeholders towards moving organizations forward, rather than the confrontational style.

This was the submission of the General Manager, Premier FM, Mr. Adedamola Tinubu while receiving the executive of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FRCN Chapel who were on an assessment tour of the station.

Mr. Tinubu while emphasizing the need for a clear departure from the way unionism was being practised, challenged the newly sworn-in executive to prioritize training and re-training of members and also use their position positively.

In his remarks, the Chairman, NUJ, FRCN Ibadan Chapel, Mr. Oluwakayode Banjo noted that the union was not unaware of the challenges confronting the station at the moment and the expectations of management from staff in the present circumstance.

Mr. Banjo opined that it was important for all stakeholders in the broadcast chain to play their part effectively as this would guarantee an enabling environment for workers thereby improving productivity.

The NUJ FRCN Chapel had earlier visited Amuludun FM on an assessment tour of the station.

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Lifestyle

Premier FM Holds Easter Cantata

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By Blessing Adesanya

It was a moment of rejoicing as members of staff of Premier FM converged on the Iyaganku premises to appreciate God’s faithfulness in their lives at the first Easter Cantata of the station.

In his message at the Easter Cantata, Pastor Sunday Olubukola of Destiny Redeemer Unction Church enjoined Christians to demonstrate the love of Christ to the world just as Jesus Christ demonstrated love when he was on Earth; this he said would make his name more pronounced.

In an interview, General Manager, Mr Adedamola Tinubu who was grateful to God said the motive behind the programme was to appreciate God for what he has done and to commit the future of the station to God’s hand.

Representing the Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Dominic Mokikan, the Deputy Director Programmes, Reverend Niyi Dahunsi commended the new General Manager for starting his administration on a note of praise and prayer describing it as one of its kind.

He promised that the management would continue to create a conducive environment for the station to thrive.

Reverend Dahunsi enjoined members of staff to endeavour to contribute their quota towards the uplift of the station, adding that they could be rewarded by men or by God.

Participants in the programme gave praise to God for attending the first praise outreach of the station and prayed for progress for the station.

The event featured Bible readings and special songs from invited song ministers such as Crystal Black, Funmi Champion, Zion Worshippers Ministry Ibadan, Evangelist Bisi Ayodeji and Evangelist Gbenga Ayodele.

Also in attendance were members of the management committee of the station.

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Security

Security is everyone’s responsibility – Stakeholders

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Stakeholders have described issues concerning security as everybody’s responsibility.

They stated this at the Security Summit held at the Broadcasting House, Gold FM, Iloko-ijesa Road, Ilesa in Osun State.

The Officer-in-charge at ‘A’ Division, Ilesa, ASP Chris-Olaiya Babatunde in his submission identified the fading away of proper societal values, parental carelessness and underage marriage as some of the causes of crime in the society.

ASP Babatunde who pointed out that only about 35% of the nation’s youths were lawfully engaged, called on government at all levels to create more job opportunities.

In his contribution, the representative of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mr Lekan Abodunrin noted that, there was no law against cultism in the country urging the National Assembly to enact a law that will ensure that perpetrators face the wrath of the law.

Similarly, Osun East Area Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Mr Dapo Osanyingbe who said charity begins at home, decried the lackadaisical attitude of some parents toward the moral training of their children.

Also speaking, the Area Commander, Osun State Security Agency, Amotekun, Mr Oluwasegun Ilori emphasized the need for parents to allow their children have social interactions with other people and not keep them indoors all the time.

In a remark, the royal father of the day, the Owemo of Odo-Owemoloore, Oba Aderogba Oginni called for synergy between residents and security agencies to improve security.

Earlier, the General Manager, Gold FM, Ilesa, Mr Adedamola Tinubu while thanking the stakeholders for honouring the invitation to the summit, urged Osun State residents to be security-conscious and always be their brothers’ keepers.

Olufunke Adeosun

Lifestyle

New Owaloko Hails Radio Nigeria’s Gold FM

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The new Owaloko of Iloko-Ijesa, Osun State, Oba Akeem Ogungbangbe has assured Radio Nigeria Gold FM of more support towards meeting the yearnings of people at the grassroots.

The newly-crowned traditional ruler who gave the assurance when the management of the station led by its general manager, Mr Adedamola Tinubu paid homage to him in Iloko, described Gold FM as a friend of the community.

Oba Ogungbangbe appreciated the station for according the traditional institution respect and cooperation, promising to work with the station for the socio-economic growth of Iloko and Ijesaland in general.

Earlier, the General Manager of Gold FM, Mr. Tinubu congratulated the Owaloko for ascending the throne and reiterated Radio Nigeria’s commitment to preserving the nation’s culture and projecting Iloko to the international community.

Mr. Tinubu who described the recent Osun State Government’s approval of Oba Ogungbangbe’s ascension as divine and the choice of the masses, prayed for peace, unity and development during his reign.

On the entourage of Mr. Tinubu were other members of the management team including the Assistant Director of Marketing, Mrs. Kemi Oni, the Manager News, Mr. Akintuji Akinleye and the Manager Programmes, Mr. Abayomi Adewale.

Adejoke Adebisi

Lifestyle

Always cross-check your facts before reporting – OSHA Speaker

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Media organisations have been urged to always cross-check their reports to prevent inciting the people against government.

The speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye made the call when the management of Gold FM Ilesha paid him a courtesy visit in Osogbo.

Mr Owoeye who noted that the role of the media was to promote the activities of government, said the media should not allow themselves to be used by some people to cause dissent in the state.

The speaker while commending Gold FM for its various impactful programmes assured the management of the State Assembly’s readiness to partner with the station in enhancing the station.

Earlier, the General Manager of Gold FM, Mr Adedamola Tinubu had called for more collaboration between the station and the Osun State House of Assembly.

Mr Tinubu had in his entourage the Assistant Director, Marketing, Mrs Olukemi Oni, Manager News, Mr Akintunji Akinleye, Manager Programmes, Mr Abayomi Adewale and Acting Head of Finance, Mr Tope Oluwadare.

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Education

NYSC Restates Commitment to Equipping Youths for Self-Reliance

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National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, says it will continue to training its corps in various vocational skills to make them self-reliant.

The Osun State coordinator of the scheme, Mr Adewale Adegoke stated this while playing host to the management of Gold FM, Ilesa in his office.

Mr Adegoke noted that the vocational training of the corps members became imperative in the face of high unemployment crisis in the country.

He lauded Radio Nigeria Gold FM for its ingenuity and creativity in the design of its programmes and promotion of professionalism.

In a remark, the General Manager, Gold FM, Ilesa, Mr Damola Tinubu said NYSC had remained a pillar of national cohesion and unity.

Mr Tinubu assured the scheme of the readiness of the station to continue to partner with the scheme in the area of publicity and sensitization.

He promised that Radio Nigeria would continue to maintain its leading role in broadcasting industry through promotion of professionalism.

Wasiu Ajadosu