Religion

Paramount @20: Light at end of tunnel in life’s challenges – Pastor Coker

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By Adebola Ajayi

Christians have been admonished to never lose hope over any challenge of life, rather they should take the advantage to be closer to God in fervent prayers, for victory.

Pastor Segun Coker gave the charge at a thanksgiving service to commemorate the twentieth Anniversary of Radio Nigeria Paramount FM, held at the Alleluia Christian Chapel, Kemta/Idi-Aba Abeokuta, Ogun State,

In the sermon entitled “Famine”, Pastor Coker pointed out that life challenges were strategies by God to reposition certain situations at a particular time, urging faithful to be steadfast with God and remain calm in times of troubles and tribulations, as there would always be light at the end of a tunnel.

He encouraged the faithful to be prudent in their finances, and make good use of every opportunity that may come their ways during the struggle of life.

Pastor Coker also reminded Nigerians that the current economic challenge in the Country was a global phenomenon that would soon be surmounted, and advised them against taking decisions that would impact negatively on their future and unborn generations.

In a remark, the General Manager, Paramount FM Abeokuta, Mr Akinyinka Akintola who led the management and staff to the thanksgiving service, expressed joy and gratitude to God for his mercy and goodness over the station.

The thanksgiving service featured  special prayers for Paramount FM Abeokuta, by the Setman of the church, Pastor Adeniyi Daniel.

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Obituary

Bishop David Folorunsho Akokurin Laid to Rest in Abeokuta

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By Wale Oluokun

The remains of the late Founder and General Overseer of Pentecostal Witness Mission International, Quarry Road Abeokuta, Bishop David Folorunsho Akokunrin has been laid to rest with a call on Christians to be prepared for death as man’s inevitable end.

Delivering the sermon at a funeral service held at the Church, Pastor Joseph Ayeni of End Time Overcomers’ Gospel Church, Lagos, urged the people to be upright and dutiful in all their dealings in life.

He maintained that the late Bishop Akokunrin had laid a formidable foundation for the church with emphasis on preaching the true word of God.

In the tributes rendered by clerics, neighbors and associates of the deceased, the late Bishop Akokunrin was described as a hardworking person who detested lies during his lifetime.

One of the sons of the deceased and member of staff of Radio Nigeria Paramount FM Abeokuta, Mr Jude David, said his dad would remembered as a loving father who served God and humanity selflessly until his death.

Bishop David Folorunsho Akokunrin died at the age of seventy four.

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Religion

Nigerians must Tackle Challenge of Value Disorientation – Cleric

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An Islamic scholar, Ustadth Ibrahim Lawal and other key speakers at the 2022 annual Ramadan lecture of Radio Nigeria paramount FM, Abeokuta want individual Nigerians to rise to the responsibility of addressing the problems of value disorientation and impatience as the causes of the insatiable quest for sudden wealth among the youths.  

Speaking on the Islamic solutions to the menace of rituals for wealth as well as the parental and societal influences, the guest lecturer and Imam of Hasbunallah Mosque, Itori, Ogun state, Ustadth Lawal emphasized that every member of the society must be proactive in checking youth’s exposure to bad contents in the media.

He also advocated the need for proper management and transformation of the nation’s natural resources for the benefit of all citizens. 

Ustadth Lawal charged parents to brace up for the job of nurturing their children to be morally and spiritually responsible while equipping them with the right academic and vocational knowledge to enable them to create wealth and contribute to national growth. 

In the same vein, the royal father of the day, Ebumawe of Agọ Iwoye, Oba Abdulrasaq Adenugba encouraged the people to always avoid sin and pray for their leaders. 

Also, The Chairman of the occasion and Ogun State Commissioner for Housing, Chief Jagunmolu Omoniyi, represented by Mr Tajudeen Egunjobi said every responsible adult should be involved in the task of child upbringing by keeping watch on the younger ones and helping to correct their wrongdoings. 

Alhaja Kuburat Otun who was the mother of the day urged Nigerians to always reflect the fear of God in all their undertakings and advised couples to keep praying for their children even when they were yet to be born. 

Earlier, the General Manager of paramount FM, Mr Akinyinka Akintola who noted that fasting would attract physical and spiritual benefits to believers said the lecture was organized to help in educating the people on the dangers of engaging in rituals for wealth, especially among the youths.

Mr Akintola encouraged religious leaders and parents to concentrate efforts on raising children that would be well grounded in moral and Godly values. 

Dignitaries at the Paramount FM Ramadan lecture included the National president of ACOMORAN, Prince Shamsudeen Apelogun who was represented by the State Chairman of the Union, Mr Kayode Sowunmi. 

Oluwatoyin Adegoke

Lifestyle

Stakeholder Counsels Journalists on Self- Recognition, Appreciation

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Media professionals have been encouraged to always celebrate themselves regardless of their socioeconomic status.

The General Manager, Radio Nigeria Paramount FM 94.5, Abeokuta, Alhaji Adeniyi Odekunle gave the advice during the send-off of the station’s former Head of Engineering Department, Mr James Oghenedherene .

Alhaji Odekunle, who lamented the nonchalant attitude of media professionals to self-appreciation, implored them to cultivate the habit of giving recognition to hard-work among themselves, stating that no one would blow the trumpet for them.

The General Manager, while describing the retiree as a detribalized person, despite being an Urhobo-man, maintained that he had contributed immensely to the development of Radio Nigeria.

In their goodwill messages, the heads of other departments, Mrs Oluremi Olugbenro from News, Mr Oladapo Oyekanmi of Programmes, Mrs Adetutu Awonuga of Marketing and the representative of Audit, Mr Olatunji Ishola, noted that the retiree while in service, was an upright, friendly, dedicated and hard-working staff who always strove to keep the station on Air.

Also, some members of the Engineering Department, including Mr Tokunbo Otolorin and Tunde Adigun stated that the retiree was a teacher and selfless boss who devoted more time and attention to train his subordinates.

In a remark, the Manager Engineering, Mr Oluwaseun Odeyemi noted that the contribution of the retiree could not be underestimated as he had impacted positively on many young Engineers.

Responding, the retiree, Mr James Oghenedherene expressed gratitude to God for the gift of life after retirement and the staff of Engineering Department for the honour done him 

 Mr Oghenedherene advised the staff to remain dedicated and committed to duty without expecting commendation from mankind, but to look forward to reward from God.

Adebola Ajayi