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FRCN Ibadan NUJ Press Week Begins with Thanksgiving

By Web News 223

By Modupe Toba

The 2025 Press Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FRCN Ibadan Chapel, opened with a thanksgiving service at the Lord’s City Gospel Grace Ministry, Apata.

In his sermon, Presiding Pastor Enoch Folorunsho urged Nigeria’s political leaders to seek divine intervention to tackle insecurity, saying the nation’s challenges remain surmountable through prayer.

He also encouraged journalists to uphold their watchdog role and called on government to improve their welfare.

NUJ FRCN Chapel Chairman, Mr Oluwakayode Banjo, advised Nigerians to remain steadfast and trust God despite national hardships.

Members attended the service in green and white attire, joined by senior FRCN officials including former Oyo NUJ Chairman and Deputy Director News, Mr. Adewumi Faniran, and Deputy Director Mrs. Olubunmi Olalere.

The chapel members also took time to dance and praise God for His benevolence over the past 12 months.

The Press Week continues on Monday with a lecture titled, “Post-Retirement for Journalists: Planning a Financial Future” at Studio One, Radio Nigeria, Dugbe.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Deploy digital media creatively to accelerate national development – Dr Busari

By Web News 380

By Fasilat Lawal

Nigerians have been urged to explore the deployment of digital media creatively to accelerate national development.

Head of Department of Mass Communication, Lead City University, Ibadan, Dr Bayo Busari made the call while delivering a lecture organized by the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN Ibadan Chapel of the Nigeria Union Of Journalists, NUJ, as part of activities marking the 2024 Press Week.

Dr Busari who spoke on the topic: Effects of Digital Media on National Development noted that successive governments had achieved notable progress in programmes such as the Accecelated Rural Development Programme and the War Against Indiscipline.

The guest lecturer explained that the existence of digital media would help boost government programmes and policies, thereby promoting national development.

Speaking on early exposure of young minds to digital media leading to overload in academic content, Dr Busari said learning should be a serial and gradual process for good educational development.

He urged authorities in the Ministry of Education to review and monitor school curricula and include social media usage in adult literacy curricula to achieve the desired development.

In a remark the Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation Of Nigeria, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Dominic Mokikan while congratulating members of the union on the occasion of this year’s Press Week, tasked Nigerians to develop initiatives that would engender the growth of country.

In a goodwill message, the Deputy Director of News and Current Affairs Directorate, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Adewumi Faniran advised members of the union to regularly sharpen their professional skills and adapt to digitization to remain relevant in the industry.

Earlier in a remark, the chairman of NUJ FRCN Ibadan Chapel, Mr Oluwakayode Banjo said since the world is transiting to the digital age, every individual needed to embrace it.

The Press Week continues on Tuesday with a visit to the National Museum of Unity, Aleshinloye and Kayrom Lee Fitness and Gym Center, Liberty Stadium, Ibadan.

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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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