Lifestyle

FRCN Chapel Earns Praise for Unity, Cohesion

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By Fasilat Lawal/Rotimi Famakin

Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Chapel have been drawing commendations for their full and strategic participation in the 2025 NUJ State Council election as they recorded a strong showing.

The Chairman of the NUJ FRCN Chapel, Mr Oluwakayode Banjo gave the commendation at first congress of the year held at the Studio One, Broadcasting House, Dugbe Ibadan.

Mr Banjo declared that the chapel performed gallantly in the State Council poll, saying this was reflected in the elections, with two members of the FRCN Chapel, Mr Temidayo Adu, emerging as secretary and Mr Moses Morenikeji as treasurer at the state council.

The vice chairman, of the FRCN Chapel, Ms Rasheedah Makinde also commended the interventions of FRCN management for resolving emerging conflicts, the peaceful resolution of the conflict and the re-union of members.

Reacting, the Deputy Director News and Current Affairs FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Adewumi Faniran urged members to be wary of unscrupulous elements in the union when taking political decisions in future.

Mr Faniran who stressed that the FRCN chapel possesses the numerical strength in determining election outcomes, however, noted that such unfaithful elements have tactics of destabilizing election at the state council, hence the need to resist their influence.

Mr Faniran who decried the monetization of NUJ politics stressed the need for adequate preparations, unity and adoption of common decision in emerging victorious.

In the same vein, the Deputy Director Programmes, DDP, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Reverend Niyi Dahunsi also stressed the need for adequate preparation to prevent conflict of interest among candidates.

Members of the FRCN NUJ chapel including Deputy Director Programmes Reverend Niyi Dahunsi and Deputy Director News and Current Affairs, Mr Adewumi Faniran commended Mr Mosope Kehinde, an FRCN staff for his sportsmanship well demonstrated by stepping down for the current secretary of the union at the state council, Mr Temidayo Adu.

Highlights of the congress included prayers for members, FRCN, and Nigeria, as well as the inauguration of the FRCN NUJ Chapel Electoral Committee.

Edited by Adetutu Adetule / Maxwell Oyekunle

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Religion

Don’t allow any challenge to derail your vision – Bishop Adelakun

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By Rotimi Famakin

Do not to allow the present economic situation of the nation or any kind of challenge prevent you from attaining your dreams, visions and set goals.

The presiding Bishop of Victory International Church Worldwide, Taiwo Adelakun gave the advice in a sermon at the turning of the sod for the Cathedral of the Revealed Word of His Power Ministry, aka, His Pavilion Christian Centre, HPCC located near the Dizengoff end of Iyana Church-Akobo Road, in Ibadan.

Bishop Adelakun who said the current challenges in the country is capable of derailing an individual from achieving his vision, however, emphasised the need for Nigerians to move closer to God.

He narrated his personal experience of how ministry grew gradually from the early days to its current level highlighting how God came through for him on multiple occasions in the midst of various challenges.

ishop Adelakun also admonished the congregation not only to listen to God but build harmonious relationship with relevant associations and other members of the society as nothing great is done in isolation.

In an interview, the Senior Pastor, Revealed Word of His Power Ministry, Reverend Niyi Dahunsi, who also is the Deputy Director Programmes, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, explained that the project was born out of divine directive to affect communities and the society for God.

Reverend Dahunsi noted that the cathedral when completed will not only host facilities that will be beneficial to people, but will help in building and sustaining the hope of the hopeless.

Some members of the church, Mrs Oyindamola Abe and Pastor Emmanuel Alabi thanked God for making the day a reality and expressed optimism on the completion of the building project within the next few months.

Our correspondent reports that dignitaries from all walks of life attended the event among whom were, Reverend Yinka Adeleke of The Vantage Church, Pastor Adeola Eboda of the HarvestHouse Christian Centre, Pastor and Pastor Mrs Obafemi Olofin of Glorious Christian Assembly, Ibadan.

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Education

Follow your passion to contribute to national development – Alhaji Adekunle

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By Niyi Dahunsi

The founder, Forum for Oke-Ogun Progress, FFOP, Alhaji Said Imran Adekunle, has advised students to embark on courses that are relevant to their passion, to contribute to national development.

Alhaji Adekunle stated this while speaking at the 3rd Education Summit of the forum on the topic, “The Proliferation of Tertiary Institutions and Failed Standards of Education in Nigeria”.

The FFOP founder advocated more funding for the existing tertiary institutions rather than the creation of new ones.

He reiterated that meeting up with the United Nations and UNESCO standards will boost the standards of living in the country.

Alhaji Adekunle who appealed to the government to allocate more resources to enable the institutions to rank among the best in research and manpower, also appealed for free education at more levels.

While contributing, a lawyer, Adisa Fasasi, who was a fashion designer for 30 years, said he had represented Oyo State at 23 Trade Fairs at both national and international levels before returning to school to study law.

Mr Fasasi encouraged students to prioritise entrepreneurship studies to be gainfully self-employed as well as becoming employers of labour rather than looking for white-collar jobs.

The program featured paper presentations by the Vice Chancellor, VC, Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, Professor Musa Aibinu, represented by Dr. Sekinat Folorunso and Director, Tertiary Institutions, Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja, Dr Wale Kareem, who was represented by Dr Rashidat Ganiyu.

The highlight of the occasion is the presentation of scholarships to 13 indigent students of Oke-Ogun in different courses and higher institutions.

Dignitaries at the occasion included the Zonal Director, FRCN, Ibadan, Mr Dominic Mokikan represented by the Reverend Niyi Dahunsi.

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Lifestyle

NGO Gifts Widow an Apartment in Ibadan

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There is a need for philanthropists, well-meaning Nigerians and Non-Governmental Organizations, NGOs, to assist the less privileged to bridge the gap between the poor and the rich in society.

The Zonal Director, Radio Nigeria, Ibadan National Station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph stated this at the commissioning and the handing over of a new house to a widow, Mrs Rachael Folarin at Red Block, Isale Agbon, Oluka Area, Moniya Ibadan donated by an NGO, “Vision Feed the Widows and the Less privileged”.

Mrs Joseph commended the founder of the NGO, who is a staff of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Amuludun FM, Moniya Ibadan, Mr Imoyosola Adetoro for putting smiles on the faces of widows in the society.

In a remark, the General Manager Radio Amuludun FM, Reverend Niyi Dahunsi expressed happiness with the support given by the Zonal Director to the initiator of the NGO.

Reverend Dahunsi advised the founder of the NGO not to relent in his efforts in actualizing his vision.

Meanwhile, the beneficiary of the self-contained apartment, Mrs Racheal Folarin expressed gratitude to the NGO for the gesture.

Speaking, the initiator of the NGO, Mr Imoyosola Adetoro said the rationale behind the NGO is to put smiles on the faces of the poor and the less privileged in the society.

Mr Adetoro seized the opportunity to express appreciation to Radio Nigeria for supporting his vision as a staff in the organization.

Boyejo Ademokoya

Lifestyle

Adhere Strictly To Profesional Ethics – FRCN Deputy Director Charges Staff Members

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Media professionals have been called upon to promote professionalism to enhance quality service delivery in their jobs.

The Deputy Director News and Current Affairs, Ibadan Zonal Station, Elder Adenrele Ajisefinni made the call today in Amuludun FM, Moniya, Ibadan, at a one-day in-house training entitled, “Right approach to translation, Editing and Presentation” organized for Translators, Editors and Presenters at Amuludun FM.

Elder Ajisefinni said the recent proliferation of media houses has more negative impact on youths through shoddy programmes presentation and unprofessional reportage.

He, however, urged media owners to adhere strictly to ethics of the profession.

Earlier, in an address of welcome, General Manager, Amuludun FM, Rev Niyi Dahunsi, urged participants to tap from the wealth of experience of the lecturer to promote better output.

Funke Ajayi

Security

FRCN Management Assures Amuludun FM Staff of Adequate Security

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Members of staff, Radio Nigeria Amuludun FM, Moniya have been assured of adequate security while carrying out their duties.

The Acting zonal Director FRCN, Ibadan National station, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi stated this while she led the committee of management to inspect vandalization on the station by hoodlums.

Mrs Owoyemi expressed gratitude to God that no lives were lost and none of the equipment and transmission were affected.  

The general manager, Radio Nigeria Amuludun FM, Moniya Reverend Niyi Dahunsi in his reaction called on government to make use of security agencies to ensure safety of lives and property to prevent further attack on the radio station.

Reverend Dahunsi said normalcy has returned to the station and implored workers to go on about their normal duties.

Also speaking, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Radio Nigeria Ibadan, Mr. Nafiu Busari condemned the attack on Amuludun 99.1, FM by hoodlums.

Mr. Busari who said the attack on the station will not deter the media from carrying out its duties called on law enforcement agents to bring the perpetrators of the dastardly act to book.

Two of the staff whose cars were vandalized Mr Kamorudeen Adepoju and Mr Olumuyiwa Awe explained that they were in the studio when the attack occurred.

Funmilayo Oginni

Members of staff, Radio Nigeria Amuludun FM, Moniya have been assured of adequate security while carrying out their duties.

The Acting zonal Director FRCN, Ibadan National station, Mrs Bolanle Owoyemi stated this while she led the committee of management to inspect vandalization on the station by hoodlums.

Mrs Owoyemi expressed gratitude to God that no lives were lost and none of the equipment and transmission were affected.  

The general manager, Radio Nigeria Amuludun FM, Moniya Reverend Niyi Dahunsi in his reaction called on government to make use of security agencies to ensure safety of lives and property to prevent further attack on the radio station.

Reverend Dahunsi said normalcy has returned to the station and implored workers to go on about their normal duties.

Also speaking, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Radio Nigeria Ibadan, Mr. Nafiu Busari condemned the attack on Amuludun 99.1, FM by hoodlums.

Mr. Busari who said the attack on the station will not deter the media from carrying out its duties called on law enforcement agents to bring the perpetrators of the dastardly act to book.

Two of the staff whose cars were vandalized Mr Kamorudeen Adepoju and Mr Olumuyiwa Awe explained that they were in the studio when the attack occurred.

Funmilayo Oginni

Lifestyle

Foundation Donates Broadcast Equipment To Radio Nigeria

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A Non Governmental Organisation, (N.G.O), Awanat Fijabi Foundation has donated a console to Amuludun 99.1 FM, Moniya, Ibadan.

While presenting the console to the General Manager of Amuludun 99.1 FM, Reverend Niyi Dahunsi, the founder, Alhaja Awanat Fijabi said she  donated the console to Amuludun FM due to the station’s various programmes  which has continued to  add values to the lives of people, both within and outside Oyo state.

Alhaja Fijabi enjoined other NGOs to take a cue from what she has done and keep the flag flying by boosting the broadcasting industry.

In a remark, the General Manager, Amuludun 99.1 FM, Reverend Niyi Dahunsi expressed happiness while receiving the console from the donor saying it was timely.

Reverend Dahunsi also thanked Alhaja Awanat Fijabi for making good her words.

Reverend Dahunsi who implored other well meaning Nigerians to extend their generosity to media houses in the country promised that the station will continue to provide listeners with interesting programmes.

Boyejo Ademokoya

Lifestyle

NGOs Charged To Continue Taking Care Of The Needy

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Philanthropists and other non-governmental organizations, NGOs, in the country have been advised to have mercy on the poor and the less-privileged in the society.

A woman who has difficulty in walking, Mrs Titilayo Oladepo stated this today while she was being presented with a wheelchair at Amuludun 99.1FM, donated by Oruko Jesu Heart Caring Foundation and Oruko Jesu Building Materials.

Mrs Oladepo thanked the presenter of the programme, “Ko Ma Lo Be”, Mr Ayomide Olatunji, the philanthropists, who donated the wheelchair and the General Manager of Amuludun 99.1fm, Reverend Niyi Dahunsi for the gift.

Mrs Oladepo however prayed to God to continue to bless philanthropists in the country.

The presenter of the programme, “Ko Ma Lo Be”, Mr Ayomide Olatunji expressed appreciation to those who have been responding to the needs of the needy on the programme.

Mr Olatunji enjoined the privileged in the society to continue to wipe away the tears of the less-privileged.

In his remarks, the General Manager of Amuludun 99.1FM, Reverend Niyi Dahunsi emphasised on the need to assist the needy.

Reverend Dahunsi however promised Amuludun FM listeners that the station will continue to put smile on the faces of its numerous listeners. Boyejo Ademokoya

Lifestyle

FRCN Decontaminates Premier FM Premises

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In continuation of measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and protect its employees, the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station has continued to fumigate premises of its stations.

The latest of its station to be fumigated is the premises of Premier FM 93.5, located in Iyaganku Quarters in Ibadan.

General Manager, Premier FM, Reverend Niyi Dahunsi said, due to the number of cases been recorded in the state there was the need to make the office environment safe 

Head of the decontamination team, Mr Bright Dowole urged other corporate bodies to replicate the gestures by embarking on decontamination exercise around their properties.

The decontamination exercise was sponsored by the federal government in collaboration with Environmental Health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria.

Osamudiamen Idemudia