By Jeffrey Ahonmisi
Former Nigerian ambassador to the Philippines, Dr Yemi Farounbi says the late Chief Mrs Anike Agbaje-Williams will always be remembered as a broadcast professional who sought the growth of her subordinates.
Dr Farounbi stated this in an interview with Radio Nigeria in Ibadan.
The veteran journalist, broadcaster, and alumni of Western Nigeria Television, WNTV, maintained that late Chief Mrs Agbaje-Williams was a thorough manager who mentored a lot of broadcasters to greatness.
Dr Farounbi noted that even when she retired, she continued to provide guidance and support to her mentees.
He said he had the privilege of working with Mrs Agbaje-Williams until 1976 when she moved from WNTV to Radio OYO/BCOS as a Director of Programmes.
Also reacting to the demise of the media icon, a public affairs analyst, Mr Jide Ojo said the death of Chief Mrs Anike Agbaje-Williams was a sad loss to Nigeria and the media world.
Mr Ojo urged the federal government to immortalise the late icon for her exemplary work in the media profession.
Mrs Anike Agbaje-Williams, née Kuforiji, was a pioneer staff of WNTV, which was the first television station in Africa.
She rose to become a producer and Director of programmes at the television station before retiring in 1986.
Mrs Anike Agbaje-Williams passed away on Wednesday, 26th February 2025, at 88 years old in Ibadan, where she lived for most of her life.
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