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NUJ Oyo Holds Nine Lessons, Carol Service

By Web News 313

By Jeffrey Ahonmisi

The newly elected executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State Council, have marked their first major outing with a colourful Nine Lessons and Christmas Carol celebration in Ibadan.

The event, held at the NUJ Press Centre, Iyaganku, featured the reading of nine biblical lessons interspersed with uplifting Christmas carols rendered by choirs from Molete Baptist Church, Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Reformation Land, and Total Man Assembly.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station

Delivering the sermon, the General Overseer of Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Reformation Land, Akaran Road, Ibadan, Prophet Timothy Arabambi, underscored the vital role of journalists in shaping society.

He admonished media practitioners to discharge their duties with the fear of God, maintain balance in reportage, and refrain from using the influence of their profession to intimidate others.

Prophet Arabambi also reminded the congregation that Christmas transcends festivity, describing it as a season of reflection, sacrifice, and compassion for the less privileged.

In his remarks, the Chairman, NUJ, Oyo State Council, Mr Akeem Abas, expressed appreciation to guests and members, assuring them that his administration would prioritise welfare, capacity building, and the restoration of professionalism in journalism.

Highlights of the service included scripture readings, special renditions of traditional Christmas hymns, and prayers offered for the success of the new NUJ executives.

Dignitaries at the event included past and present union leaders, among them Chairperson, National Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Oyo State, Mrs Omolola Alamu, former NAWOJ Chairperson, Mrs Adekitan Adeagbo; National Trustee of the NUJ, Mr Seye Ojo; chapel members; and the FRCN Ibadan News Management Team led by former Chairman, NUJ Oyo State Council, and Deputy Director, News and Current Affairs, Mr Adewumi Faniran.

Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle

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Staff, Fans, Well-Wishers Celebrate Premier FM @ 18

By Web News 1570

It was an awesome moment for members of staff and well-wishers of Premier FM Ibadan at the Thanksgiving service heralding the one-week long activities marking the eighteenth anniversary of the Ever Dependable Radio Station.

Many of the staff who were dressed in white native attire could not hide their gratitude as they danced before God at the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Reformation Land, Amuloko Ibadan.

In a sermon, Prophet Timothy Arabambi of CAC, Reformation Land, who advised civil servants not to be over-ambitious in their pursuit, encouraged staff of Premier FM to sustain the standard in broadcasting. 

While reiterating the commitment of Premier FM to satisfying its audience, General Manager, Premier FM Ibadan, Reverend Niyi Dahunsi said the next operational year will be of professionalism in broadcasting, with quality educative, informative and entertaining programmes.

Chairperson of the Premier FM 18th anniversary, Mrs. Omolola Alamu said though the celebration is on a low key, the anniversary activities continue this Thursday with a free medical service for staff and ends this Friday with a Jumat service at Oluwalonirorun Mosque, Basorun Ibadan. 

Some members of staff were grateful to God for making them a part of the success story of Premier FM. 

They promised more robust relationship and dedication in the discharge of their duties.

Mosope Kehinde