Obituary

Encomiums, as Madam Emily Mofoyeke Akanji is Buried

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By Dayo Adu

It was celebration of a life full of impact and accomplishments as clergymen, friends, and associates, joined the General Overseer of World Outreach Revival Centre, WOREC, Apostle Peter Akanji, and his Sister, Reverend Esther Olarewaju, to bid their matriarch, Madam Emily Mofoyeke Akanji farewell.

The funeral service which was held at her residence in Alakia, Ibadan, was saturated with celebration as WOREC Choir members stunned the congregants with melodious renditions elucidating the many parts of the deceased as an accomplished trader and prayer warrior in her 105 years sojourn on earth.

In a sermon, delivered in Yoruba language, Reverend Joseph Popoola eulogised the late Madam Akanji for grooming her two children as ministers of the gospel who both answered God’s call into full time ministry.

Reverend Popoola who is a former chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Egbeda Local Government, urged people to shelve their inordinate ambitions and heed the call of God unto good deeds and uprightness, adding that death could call at anytime.

Son of the deseased, Apostle Peter Akanji, who is the husband to an Assistant Director News and Current Affairs, Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Anthonia Akanji, paid glowing tributes to his mother, saying, she would be greatly missed for her wise counsel and prayers.

On her part, daughter of the deceased Reverend Esther Olarewaju, said mother taught her total reliance and devotion to God.

Born into the family of Akinjo in Oje Area of Ibadan, over a century ago, late Madam Emily Mofoyeke Akanji was known for her business acumen as she was fondly called “Iya Ọlọ́jà”.

She was a devout Christian and a good composer of songs who composed several melodious songs for her grandchildren during her lifetime.

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Experience is key to true professionalism – FRCN Ibadan ZD

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By Dayo Adu

The Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Dominic Mokikan has said experience is the best way to assert professionalism in the media industry.

Mr Mokikan stated this while receiving a copy of the book: The Health Correspondent: From Cub To Seasoned Reporter, A Succinct Footnote For Aspiring Journalists, written by Manager News and Current Affairs Radio Nigeria Ibadan, Mrs Anthonia Akanji.

The Zonal Director explained that penning down one’s journalistic experience in the form of a book as a guide for educating and mentoring purposes was a unique way of impressing one’s indelible mark in the media.

Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria Ibadan, Mr Dominic Mokikan (r) receiving a copy of the book from the Deputy Director News, Mr Adewumi Faniran (l)

Mr Mokikan who berated the low level of reading among Nigerians noted that the book sensitized him to new things about general health issues and praised the creativity and ingenuity of the author in putting together her works and experiences as a health correspondent as well a step-by-step guide to both the upcoming journalists and the layman.

A copy of the book was also presented to the Director General of the corporation through the Zonal Director.

Also, receiving the book in his office, Deputy Director, Programmes, Reverend Niyi Dahunsi expressed delight at the developmental stages of Mrs Akanji from a greenhorn to a seasoned reporter on the health beat.

Reverend Dahunsi however, enjoined others in the journalism profession to emulate Mrs Akanji by serving as mentors to their subordinates.

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Alade’s Demise: NUJ FRCN Chapel Commiserates with Family

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The executive and entire members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, FRCN Ibadan has commiserated with the family of Mr Tajudeen Alade over his demise. 

This is contained in a statement by the Chairman of the chapel, Alhaji Nafiu Busari and the Secretary, Mrs Anthonia Akanji. 

Mr Tajudeen Alade who retired from the service of Radio Nigeria as Deputy Director News was also a former vice chairman of NUJ.

The Union prayed God to grant the family, friends and professional colleagues the fortitude to bear the loss. 

The Union notes that the contributions of Mr Tajudeen Alade to Radio Nigeria and NUJ, would remain indelible. 

Anthonia Akanji