The remains of the late Head of Programmes Department of Ogo Ilu 89.3 FM, Mrs. Funmilola Ogundiji, will be laid to rest on Saturday at her residence in Agbedo, Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Her body will depart the Bowen University Teaching Hospital for Ibadan, where a funeral service will be held before interment.
Mrs. Ogundiji, popularly known as Iyalode, died on February 18, 2026, after a brief illness. She was 49 years old.
She is survived by her aged mother, husband, and children.
The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Ibadan Zonal Station, has earned fresh accolades as a leading broadcast giant whose programmes continue to shape and inform the public.
Head of College, Imperial Oak Schools, Olorunda Aba in Lagelu Local Government Area, Mrs. Esther Oyetunde, gave the commendation when she led pupils on an excursion to the Broadcasting House of FRCN on Oba Adebimpe Road, Dugbe, Ibadan.
Mrs. Oyetunde praised the remarkable strides of FRCN Ibadan in providing a vibrant platform that informs, educates, and entertains millions of listeners.
She explained that the visit formed part of activities to commemorate World Radio Day and aimed to give pupils firsthand exposure to the inner workings of a radio station, where Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station has distinguished itself over the years.
She expressed confidence that the excursion would spark the pupils’ interest in broadcasting and guide them in making informed career choices.
According to her, Imperial Oak Schools was founded to nurture pupils who will contribute meaningfully to national development.
Some of the pupils, including Stephanie Adewole, David Okedara, Israel Ogunaike, and Toluwani Agunlejika, shared their excitement after the tour.
They said they learned how radio programmes are packaged and identified key equipment such as the console, transmitter, and musical turntable.
The pupils also commended Radio Nigeria Ibadan for its professionalism and unwavering commitment to educating, informing, and entertaining the public.
The Director General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Dr. Mohammed Bulama, has restated Radio Nigeria’s commitment to delivering people-oriented programmes and policies.
Dr. Bulama, represented by the Zonal Director of FRCN, Ibadan, Mr. Dominic Mokikan, gave the assurance while inspecting facilities at Radio Nigeria’s Choice FM, under construction at Otta, Ogun State.
He said the Corporation would continue to explore collaborations and partnerships to expand access to quality broadcasting across the country.
Interacting with a community leader in the area and Senior Legislative Aid to the Senate President, Mr. Kayode Taiwo, Dr. Bulama emphasized that getting the right support would enable the station to serve the people better.
In his remarks, Mr. Taiwo pledged the support of the people of Ota for the successful completion of the station, describing Choice FM as a true symbol of Federal presence that will boost the area’s social and economic development.
Representative of the Director General was accompanied on the visit by Deputy Director, Engineering Services, FRCN Ibadan, Engineer Ibiyemi Obadina, and the General Manager, Paramount FM Abeokuta, Mrs. Oluremi Olugbenro.
Twenty-three postgraduate students from the Communication and Language Arts department, University of Ibadan, have embarked on an excursion to the broadcasting House of Radio Nigeria, Dugbe, Ibadan.
The students who were led by a senior lecturer in the institution, Dr Francis Amenaghawon who was a former principal officer at Radio Nigeria, were briefed on the various activities of the corporation.
Addressing the students, Deputy Director, News and Current Affairs Department, FRCN, Ibadan, Mr Adewumi Faniran said Radio Nigeria has nine stations which form the Ibadan zonal station.
Mr Faniran maintained that Dr Amenaghawon until his return to the academia was a diligent staff who left an indelible mark.
He encouraged the students to be good representatives of their institution and parents.
During their attendance of the editorial conference of the news department, Representatives of various units took turn to explain how they performed their duties on daily basis.
Some of the students, including Fikayo Oyewole and Aliu AbdulRasheed, said FRCN, Ibadan, was a trailblazer, whose professionalism was unequal.
They noted that the visit had further broadened their horizon on radio broadcast.
In a remark, Dr Amenaghawon said Radio Nigeria remained the hub for broadcast learning in Nigeria.
He urged the Management of the Corporation to prioritise the training of staff to meet the current competition in Nigeria’s broadcast industry.
The students were also conducted around various facilities in the corporation.
One of the greatest things in life is taking time to appreciate people, be it as an individual, family or organisation, for the impact such people have made.
So it was with the News Department of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan, when it gathered on Thursday at Studio One of the Broadcasting House to recognise and thank some people who had made significant contributions to the department.
The occasion was the department’s annual appreciation day, which brought together dignitaries from all walks of life including retired and serving members of staff of the department.
Special recognition was accorded to general managers and overseers of Premier FM, Ibadan, Asabari FM, Saki, Positive FM, Akure and retired management staff of the corporation, including Pastor Dare Olorunfemi, Elder Adenrele Ajisefini, Mr Ayodele Aliyu, Alhaji Bashir Omotosho, Mr Femi Oladipo, Pastor Tunji Ogungbade and Mr Steven James.
It was also an occasion to honour a retiring Deputy Director of News and the General Manager, Radio Nigeria Paramount FM, Abeokuta, Mr. Akinyinka Akintola, during a special editorial conference.
Mr Akintola, who was visibly elated, thanked the news management and staff for honouring him.
As a token of appreciation, special awards were presented to outstanding individuals in recognition of their invaluable contributions to the News Department of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan.
They include Osun State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Reverend Bunmi Jenyo and a member representing Iwo, Ayedire, Olaoluwa Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr Lukman Mudashiru, popularly called L and K.
Other award recipients are Engineer Kazeem Suleiman and Zonal Youth leader, South West, Myetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, Alhaji Aliyu Saliu, while the royal father of the day was Olupo of Olupona, Oba Abdul Rafiu Oyekanmi.
Speaking on behalf of the award recipients, Reverend Bunmi Jenyo lauded the immeasurable contributions of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan, to society.
The ceremony was not without a call from the Zonal Director, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Dominic Mokikan, to individuals and corporate organisations for continuous partnership with the station.
Mr Mokikan gave assurance that with the wider reach Radio Nigeria, Ibadan had, it would continue to disseminate information to the nooks and crannies of the zone.
He lauded the invaluable contributions of members of the public to the station, including their unwavering support even in times of challenges.
In a remark, the Deputy Director News and Current Affairs Department, Mr. Adewumi Faniran, thanked the guests for honouring the department.
He assured that the station would always disseminate unbiased and factual news to the public.
A seasoned broadcast journalist and Assistant Director, News and Current Affairs Division of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mrs Olutola Daramola has been appointed as the Overseer of Radio Nigeria Premier FM, Ibadan.
With over two decades of comprehensive experience, Mrs Daramola has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive organizational success through strategic vision, innovative ideas and effective team management in broadcasting, journalism, and leadership.
She is noted for her forthrightness, doggedness and commitment to excellence.
Her appointment was based on her sterling qualities and the grace of God.
The Zonal Director, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal station, Mr. Dominic Mokikan presented her officially to staff of the station.
Until her present position, Mrs. Daramola was the Head of News, Premier FM, Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station.
In line with Radio Nigeria’s commitment to uplifting the people, about 200 individuals have been supported with food items and other materials by Paramount FM, Abeokuta towards reducing the economic hardship among residents.
The beneficiaries were presented with the items at the station’s end-of-the-year get-together and public lecture, held at the Nigerian Union of Pensioners, NUP, Hall, Leme, Abeokuta.
Delivering the lecture entitled “Communal Lifestyle in the Era of Social and Economic Uncertainties, the Guest Lecturer, Dr Ibidapo Odukoya called for social, religious and economic re-engineering to cater for the less privileged members of society.
Dr Odukoya, who serves as a Commissioner at the Ogun State House of Assembly Commission, also commended Paramount FM for extending the kind gesture to the public, pointing out that taking care of the vulnerable groups was a good way of building a virile nation.
In a message to the occasion, the Ogun State Head of Service, Mr Kehinde Onasanya equally applauded the station for helping to project the activities of the state government to residents, giving the assurance that the present administration would continue to partner with Paramount FM for enhanced performance.
The Head of Service, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy, Alhaji Waheed Adesina solicited more efforts in bridging the information gap between the government and the people, particularly on the ISEYA agenda of the state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun.
Earlier, the General Manager of Paramount FM, Abeokuta, Mr Akinyinka Akintola had informed the gathering that the programme was aimed at adding value to the people, pointing out that the maiden edition of the public lecture would help to emphasize the importance of communal lifestyle for social peace and cohesion.
Other dignitaries at the event as well as beneficiaries of the food items took turns in expressing appreciation to Radio Nigeria Paramount FM for putting the programme together with the high point as the merrymaking among the staff and their family members.
Take advantage of the Nation’s cultural and ethnic diversity for its overall development, rather than allow it to divide them.
This was the submission of the Ogun State Director, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mrs Olufunke Salako while she led the management team of the Agency on a familiarization visit to Radio Nigeria Paramount FM, Abeokuta.
Mrs Salako who noted that, National unity was non-negotiable, stressed the need for people to embrace patriotism, tolerance and hardwork, as part of effort to support the government in Nation building.
The NOA State Director maintained that National development required collective effort, and solicited the collaboration of Radio Nigeria Paramount FM Abeokuta, on the Agency’s sensitization and orientation programmes on National issues for the people of Ogun State.
Responding, the General Manager, Paramount FM, Mr Akinyinka Akintola pointed out that, the Station was committed to disseminating informative, educative and entertaining programmes, despite many constraints facing it.
Mr Akintola who expressed the readiness of the Station to partner the NOA in the sensitization of the people on government policies and programmes, gave the assurance that Radio Nigeria would continue to liaise with relevant stakeholders in the quest to uplift the people and unite the Nation.
The Director General, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Dr Mohammed Bulama has been inducted as a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, with the resolve to make greater impacts on humanity.
The induction ceremony, presided over in Abeokuta, by the NIPR President, Dr Ike Neliaku was the high point of the Week long activities marking the maiden edition of the Nigeria Public Relations Week, hosted by Ogun State.
A total of one hundred and forty people including students were on the occasion conferred with different statuses, ranging from full membership to Associates as well as honourary and fellowship league of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR.
The induction ceremony preceded the guided tour of landmark projects and monuments, like the Agro Cargo International Airport in Ikenne Local Government Area of the state, as well as the Owanbe closing party aimed at bringing the activities to a close.
Addressing the gathering, the NIPR President, Dr Ike Neliaku charged the practitioners to strive towards adding value to the economic transformation plans of the country, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Dr Neliaku who described Public Relations as a valuable tool to promote good governance said government must continue to engage the services of professionals in the efforts to manage the people’s perception and project national image.
Speaking on his induction into the Institute, the Director General Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Dr Mohammed Bulama described it as an opportunity to be part of the lofty efforts to further strengthen the NIPR and its relevance to national development.
Dr Bulama also promised to be a good ambassador of the institute, while reiterating that the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria would continue to explore the needed partnerships to promote every initiative aimed at uplifting the people and uniting the nation.
Other inductees, the Director General, Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Mr Salihu Dembos and the Head, Corporate and Strategic communications of Rivers Port complex, Nigeria Port Authority, Dr Chijioke Ukadike also renewed their determination to work for the growth of Public Relations for the betterment of the nation.
A cross section of participants in the maiden edition of the National Public Relations Week in Abeokuta described the experience as extraordinary, replete with insightful dialogues, cultural immersion, and opportunities for forging lasting connections within the global Public Relations fraternity.
No fewer than sixty students of Brighter Siblings Private Schools, Eruwa have embarked on an excursion to the Broadcasting House of Radio Nigeria, Dugbe, Ibadan.
The students clad in their school uniforms were conducted around facilities and departments in the prestigious broadcast outfit.
Narrating their experiences to our correspondent, some students of the school said they were not only shown the live studio where transmission of information to the general public was being carried out but also broadcast gadgets, the recording studio, library, newsroom, reportorial unit and control room.
Speaking on the rationale behind the excursion as well as the choice of Radio Nigeria, the proprietor of the school, Mr Abraham Esuola said Radio Nigeria is not only known to host seasoned broadcasters but possesses educative and informative programmes and quality equipment that could enhance the learning of students.
Mr Esuola urged proprietors and proprietresses of schools to prioritize the excursion of their students to broaden their learning horizon and guide the career decisions of their students in future.
The Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Dominic Mokikan wants the staff to shun greed and subsume their interest under the corporate interest and overall growth of the establishment.
Mr Mokikan made the call while addressing the members of staff of Paramount FM, Abeokuta during his official visit to the station.
The Zonal Director assured the staff of the Corporation’s readiness to provide a conducive environment to enable the workers to strive and thrive.
He said the Director-General of FRCN, Dr Muhammed Bulama had embarked on familiarisation visits to Zonal and FM stations to assess and identify the operational challenges to address the issues.
Earlier, the Deputy Director of Administration, FRCN Ibadan, Mr Adebayo Eso had said that the essence of the meeting was to appraise the station’s performance so far and set the pace for enhanced service delivery in the remaining quarters of the year.
Pupils of Debby-Chris Private School, Ile-tuntun, Idi-Ishin, Ibadan, Oyo State, have visited the Broadcasting House, Radio Nigeria, Ibadan to seek additional knowledge outside their academic environment.
The pupils who were conducted round the facilities by some members of staff of the corporation were happy to embark on the excursion.
Some of the offices visited were the control room, library, live and recording studios, newsroom and other operational units.
The Pupils were exposed to how radio programmes and news productions are being produced before they are disseminated to the heterogeneous listeners at their respective locations.
While expressing excitement towards the visit to the Corporation that uplifts the people and unites the nation, some of the pupils described the excursion as an experience that would linger in their memories, having heard so much earlier about Radio Nigeria as a flagship of broadcasting in the country.
“I have learnt that we can record and do something live”, “I have learnt that there are different classification of books” and “I have learnt that it is not compulsory to record but you can also go live”.
The Director of the School, Dr Christy Aderinto who led them on the visit, advised the pupils to always be good ambassadors of the school and pursue their future careers with vigour, adding that, she valued Radio Nigeria for being truthful at all times in their reportage.
“Actually, when we were looking at where we were going to make an excursion for this year, we were thinking about radio stations. Later, we decided to come to Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria in Ibadan here because it is a federal radio station and we believe it has been on for so many years and our pupils will gain a lot”
Debby-Chris Private School, Ile-tuntun Idi-Ishin Ibadan is a school where pupils are being brought up with good morals in both academics and character.
Excursion has the potential to sharpen students’ career focus
The Vice Principal, Adeola Goodwill Private School, Apete, Ibadan, Mr Seun Buyide stated this while leading students of the school on an excursion tour of Broadcasting House, Radio Nigeria, Dugbe, Ibadan.
Mr Buyide, who advised public and private school administrators in Nigeria to prioritize excursion for students, explained that exposing students to the practical aspects of classroom teachings would enable them to develop an interest in their field of specialization in future.
Speaking on the choice of Radio Nigeria for the excursion, Mr Buyide said Radio Nigeria is not only the first media station in Nigeria but possesses old and modern facilities, seasoned professionals blazing the trail of broadcast journalism in Nigeria.
Narrating their experience, two students of the school, Mr Wisdom Akani and Miss Favour Onyekachi said the excursion has been able to expose them to various processes and stages of news and programmes transmission from the live studio to the public.
The facilities visited by the students include the Reportorial Unit of News Department, library, recording and live studio, control room as well as broadcast gadgets used in news and programme transmission.
Staff of Radio Nigeria, Gold FM have been urged to take ownership of the newly provided facilities, guard them, and utilize them efficiently and professionally for required sustainability.
The Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Dominic Mokhikan made the call during a meeting with staff and the Management team of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN Gold FM, Ilesa.
While emphasizing that the facilities are for everyone, Mr. Mokhikan said getting the equipment from the National Headquarters was made possible through God.
The Zonal Director, Ibadan Zonal Station urged personnel to avoid intentional mistakes in the course of duty and show more willingness as well as dedication to work.
Earlier in his welcome address, the General Manager, Gold FM, Mr. Dokun Ladele appreciated the Zonal Director’s efforts towards resuscitating the station for better transmission and welfare of personnel in Ibadan Zonal Station.
In separate remarks, Mr. Adenitan Akinola from the News Department and Mr. Femi Niyi from the Marketing Department commended Mr. Mokhikan for his unique style of leadership.
The Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan, Mr. Dominic Mokikan has solicited the assistance of Oloko traditional ruler, Oba Dr. Solomon Akinola to enhance consistency and stability of Ogo Ilu FM on air.
Mr. Dominic Mokikan made the appeal during his courtesy visit to the palace of Oranmiyan of Oko land.
The FRCN Ibadan ZD, who was accompanied by the management team of Ogo Ilu FM to the Oranmiyan palace, maintained that Ogo Ilu FM, one of the branches of Radio Nigeria in the Southwest station was in need of assistance at this point in time.
Speaking specifically on what the station needs were, Mr Mokikan appealed to the monarch to assist the station in consulting wealthy indigents of Oko in Nigeria and abroad to provide solar energy, utility vehicles and other useful equipment for Ogo Ilu FM, noting that Radio Nigeria is for all.
He appreciated the Oranmiyan of Okoland and his chiefs for working harmoniously with the station, promising that Radio Nigeria would not relent in its primary duties of information, education and entertainment.
Responding, the Oloko of Okoland, Oba Solomon Akinola commended the zonal director, and promised to look into all the requests made with the assistance of members of Oko Development Association (ODA), pointing out that the requests made of the community are achievable.
Oba Solomon Akinola thanked the management team for the visit.
Strengthening operatives across security agencies is expedient if government is to effectively rein in non state actors and other criminal elements in the country.
Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Oyo State Command, Mr. Adeyemi Ogunkojo made the call when he paid a courtesy visit to the Committee of Management, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, at the Broadcasting House, Dugbe Ibadan, Oyo State.
Mr. Ogunkojo, who commended Radio Nigeria, Ibadan for maintaining its professional standard as the flagship of broadcasting, said collaboration among the security agencies in the country, would drastically reduce all forms of insecurity bedeviling the nation.
Responding, the Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan, Mr. Dominic Mokikan who was represented by the Deputy Director Engineering Services, Engineer Gabriel Ajayi assured the leadership of the Nigerian Legion, Oyo State Command that Radio Nigeria would not deviate from its roles of informing, educating and uniting the people across the nation.
Mr. Mokikan commended the positive contributions made by the Legionaries to National Security and unity of the nation, in and out of the service.
The Zonal Director noted that their contributions had helped in various ways to boost the morale of the security operatives to make more sacrifices for the maintenance of peace and ensuring protection of lives and property of the people.
At the event, other members of the Committee of Management, FRCN Ibadan were on ground to receive the Legionnaires.
Adequate support from government and well-meaning Nigerians will go a long way in enhancing the welfare of the vulnerable and less-privileged in orphanages.
The Manager, Janet Bankole Children’s Home and Orphanage, Kemta/Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Mr Olamide Oladipo made the plea while receiving the management of Radio Nigeria Paramount FM, on a visit, as part of activities marking the twentieth anniversary of the station.
Mr Oladipo, who disclosed that the main objective of the Children’s Home was to care, stabilise and re- integrate less privileged children back into their family, pointed out that nothing was too small to offer to the home as assistance from well-meaning individuals.
He expressed joy over the gift items which included foods, drinks and toiletries, donated by Paramount FM, stating that it would go a long way in taking care of all the categories of children including orphans, abandoned, abused, neglected and indigent, accommodated in the Home.
In a remark, the General Manager, Paramount FM Abeokuta, Mr Akinyinka Akintola commended the management of Janet Bankole Children’s Home and Orphanage for the social services rendering to the less privileged children, and promised the readiness of the Station to collaborate with them in making life more comfortable for the children.
Contents being reeled out on broadcast stations must be regularly reviewed to meet up with current realities and the yearnings of target audience.
General Manager Premier FM, Mr Adedamola Tinubu, made the submission at the Programmes Planning Conference held at the office premises, Iyaganku.
Mr Tinubu noted that the conference entitled “Ensuring Quality Control in a Saturated Environment” was necessary at a time like this when there are influx of broadcast stations all over.
The General Manager, who pointed out that broadcast stations were unique and special because of the contents being reeled out, said there was the need to plan towards restrategising programmes on the station to be able to compete favourably well in the broadcast media space.
In a goodwill remark, the Deputy Director, News and Current Affairs Department, Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Adewumi Faniran, said Radio Nigeria had been known for blazing the trail in journalism, noting that the station would not relent in being the best which Radio Nigeria is known for.
Participants at the programme expressed the hope that Radio Nigeria would not relent in producing quality programmes even in the face of the economic challenges confronting the country.
Benjamin Gbadebo of Brightsville College Ibadan has won the maiden edition of Radio Nigeria Premier FM Ibadan 5 kilometers Kiddies Marathon for the male category.
Benjamin finished the race in 11 minutes, 16 seconds to emerge winner ahead of Femi Adeduntan also of Brightsville College Ibadan, who got to the finish line in 11 minutes, 26 seconds.
Pelumi Akintayo of Loyola College Ibadan came third, finishing in 11 minutes, 27 seconds.
In the female category, Rodiat Abdulkareem of Brightsville College Ibadan emerged winner, finishing in 11 minutes 57 seconds, Christiana Ayanbunmi of Brightsville College Ibadan came second, while Peace Ogundeji of Brightsville College Ibadan emerged third.
Speaking after the race, the General Manager, Premier FM Ibadan, Mr Adedamola Tinubu said the aim of organizing the race was to discover young talents and also to meaningfully engage the children.
Mr Tinubu said the marathon, which was part of activities to mark this year’s children’s day, would not be a one-off event but would be held periodically.
In an interview, the Chairman on the occasion, who is a Sports Philanthropist and Chief Executive Officer of Kayrom Lee Group Of Companies, Ambassador Romoke Ayinde commended Radio Nigeria Premier FM Ibadan for deeming it fit to organize the marathon.
Ambassador Ayinde added that organizing events such as the marathon would go a long way to reducing social vices among youths in the country.
Our correspondent reports that 33 students, comprising 25 males and 8 females participated in the race, which was supervised by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, Oyo State Council, personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps, and the Nigeria Police Force.
Also, medical personnel from the University College Hospital, UCH Ibadan, and Red Cross were on the ground for the event.
Meanwhile, a get together was organized at the Iyaganku GRA premises of Premier FM where the children were engaged in various recreational aactivities.
Radio Nigeria ace reporter, Mosope Kehinde has bagged a Humanitarian Impact Award from an Ibadan based non-governmental Organisation, Hope for Second Chance Foundation, HOSEC.
The award which was presented at a ceremony held at ‘Wole Soyinka Art Theatre, University of Ibadan to mark the 5th anniversary of the foundation drew excitement from the multi-talented journalist, Mosope, his wife, Tosin, colleagues and associates as well as the entire congregation as he mounted the podium to receive the award plaque
Mosope Kehinde, a Principal Reporter and Radio Nigeria Ibadan House of Assembly Correspondent, according to the organisers of the award, the awardee distinguished himself in the reportage of advocacy and pursuit of justice and equality for the vulnerable in the society.
In a remark, shortly after recieving the award, Mosope Kehinde expressed delight at the award, saying the gesture would serve as morale booster in his journalistic career.
“This is going to encourage me and it will go along way in helping me to know that it’s important for people to do more to their society. By the grace of God, I will be doing more in the profession that God has placed me, to impact humanity and the society “
In a reaction, Manager News, Premier FM, Ibadan, Mrs. Olutola Daramola extolled the virtues of Mosope Kehinde, describing him as a highly cerebral journalist and a goal getter.
“It’s very cheering because Mosope Kehinde is a very diligent officer, he’s forward looking, a team player and goal oriented. So am not surprised that such an award is coming his way.i can only say that this strength will continue and it’s also a platform for Radio Nigeria to be projected, particularly premier FM, all what he’s been doing in terms of reportage for hope of second chance foundation, HOSEC has been recognised and I wish him many more in the future “
On his part, chairman on the occasion and lawmaker representing Akinyẹle constituency II at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Ayo Fatokun, enjoined National and State House of Assemblies to formulate laws that would strengthen and encourage non-governmental Organisations that are corroborating government’s efforts at rehabilitating the vulnerable in the society a meaningful boost for effective service delivery.
Earlier in an address, Founder and Executive Director, HOSEC, Ibukunoluwa Otesile described the five years journey of rehabilitating the vulnerable children and women being victims of domestic violence and drug abuse in the society as emotionally draining and rewarding job.
He called for collaborative efforts from stakeholders to ensure total and complete rehabilitation of victims of abuse in Nigeria.
It was all fun and delight for pupils of All Saint Heritage School, Odo Ona Elewe, Ibadan during their visit to Broadcasting House, Radio Nigeria Ibadan.
The pupils, who were visibly excited, were ushered around the various offices to meet some of the on-air personalities and staff working behind the scene.
Some of the pupils, Semilore Akintoye, Anastacia Olayiwola And Tolani Olagunju while sharing their experiences, said the unforgettable memories would aid them in their choice of future career.
One of the school teachers, Mrs Dorcas Abolaji thanked Radio Nigeria Ibadan for the exposure given to the pupils.
Mrs Abolaji enjoined other schools to explore other means of enhancing knowledge as teaching-learning was not limited to the four corners of the school.
Exposure of students to various processes involved in news gathering and transmission will forever linger in the memory of the students of Unique Start School, Bethel, Egbeda in Ibadan, Oyo State as they embarked on an excursion to the Broadcasting House of Radio Nigeria, Dugbe in Ibadan.
The students including Inioluwa Adeleye, Oluwakemi Adegoke, Oluwafemi Olabode and Priscilia Akarame said they have gained more knowledge on the functions of numerous broadcast gadgets and facilities as well on how news and programmes were generated, processed and transmitted to the general public.
“I learnt a lot of things today. I learnt the functions of a reporter. I learnt the difference between a recording studio and a live studio.” Inioluwa Adeleye said.
“I learnt the difference between a school library and a library in the radio station and its benefits to mankind. I learnt about the Control Room, studio, and business room. I learnt that one must study the following subjects: Literature in English, English language and mathematics, and mass communication to be an effective broadcaster” the students added.
While speaking on the choice of FRCN for the excursion, the Director of the School, Mr Caleb Adeniran and the school’s Librarian, Mrs Florence Olafisoye said Radio Nigeria was the flagship of broadcast media in Oyo State.
The school’s administrators, who said parents and school proprietors should prioritize excursions for their students to broaden their horizons, urged Radio Nigeria to continue to demonstrate professionalism in the media to sustain its pacesetting status for other broadcast organizations.
Mr Adeniransaid, “I chose Radio Nigeria for the excursion because it is the first (Premier) FM station out of the Radio stations in Nigeria. Parents and school Management should yield to their inclination. The excursion is one of the lines of educating children. We call it co-curricular activities. Every day in the four walls of the classroom, we teach this and that. But we also know that education in school doesn’t stop there. We believe that education in school is just a fraction of the education of any child.
“Well as their teacher, I tend to achieve many things. At least for some students, they have in mind what they want to achieve in future. Coming here will give them an opportunity to choose the course or not. They learnt the subject they need to study in school that can qualify them for the course. They have been taught the course they need to study at the Polytechnic and University to become a journalist. So coming here today will go a long way because it will continue to come up in their memory. My advice to this wonderful media organization is that you are doing well. You are old in the system. I want you to come up with new programmes, new innovations. Strategize the more.” He added
The students numbering forty-one were conducted around the live and recording studio, departments, units and other operating facilities of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station.
After thirty-five years of meritorious service, one of the best hands in broadcasting, an On-Air Personality, finally made a glorious exit.
The broadcaster par excellence is Mrs Bolatito Joseph, the Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station.
The venue of the event, Aderogba Hall, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Iyaganku, Ibadan, was filled to capacity as staff of Radio Nigeria, colleagues, veteran journalists, family members and well-wishers all trooped out to honour Mrs Bolatito Joseph fondly called BJJ.
Accolades swarmed the celebrant, as members of staff, colleagues and veterans took turns to speak on attributes that stood out Mrs Joseph.
Wife of Late Abiola Ajimobi, former governor of Oyo State, Mrs Florence Ajimobi while felicitating with Mrs Joseph, wished her a happy retirement.
The husband of the celebrant, Mr Kayode Joseph described his wife as a woman full of substance, ideas and a wonderful wife.
Responding to comments from well-wishers, a highly elated Mrs Joseph thanked God for the grace to exit service meritoriously.
She described the last thirty-five years as periods of collective pools of experiences, which she would gladly share with the younger generations when occasions demand.
As the curtains were drawn on the event, and pools of well-wishers receded, no doubt the encomiums that rent the air will ever serve as reminders of the laudable feats and footprints of Mrs Bolatito Joseph in the broadcast media.
It was all accolades at the sendoff of retiring Deputy Director, News and Current Affairs, Federal Radio Corporation FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Tunde Abiodun.
The venue of the programme, Studio One, Broadcasting House, Dugbe, Ibadan was packed with FRCN staffers, veteran journalists, friends and family, who took turns to eulogize the retiree fondly called ST.
Game changer, pathfinder, goal getter, and ruggedness personified were some of the epithets showered on Mr Abiodun.
Outgoing Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph, described Mr Abiodun as a hardworking man and a friend that was cherished by all.
Mrs Joseph used the occasion to urge members of the Staff to rededicate themselves and put their trust in God to attain heights in life.
Immediate past Deputy Director News, Elder Adenrele Ajisefinni and his predecessor, the Rev Segun Ayankoso, described the retiring deputy director as a professional to the core and prayed to God to make him greater after retirement.
Speaking on behalf of the Committee of Management, CoM, General Manager Gold FM, Mr Adedamola Tinubu said Mr Abiodun was a good leader who delivered on his mandate while in service.
Deputy Director of News, Mr Adewunmi Faniran, lauded the contribution of Mr Abiodun to the development of the News Department, and also appreciated the Management of FRCN Ibadan for its support.
A significant valedictory Editorial Conference marked the ‘pen down in honour of the outgoing Deputy Director News and Current Affairs, Mr Abiodun.
In an interview, Mr Abiodun, who was full of joy after 35 years of meritorious service, thanked God for a safe exit despite all odds in the job.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of gifts to the celebrant.
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, was represented at the event along with his staff in honour of ST Abiodun.
Fasilat Lawal
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