The Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC) of the Nigeria Union Of Journalists Osun State chapter, has honoured the Olowu of Kuta His Royal Majesty, Oba Oyelude Adekunle Makama (Tegbosun III) as the Life Patron of the union.
The body installed the traditional ruler as patron due to his noted and well acknowledged contributions for the union in the state and Nigeria at large.
Speaking, the chairman of the chapel, Mr Tunde Adeyemo described Oba Oyelude Adekunle Makama as extra – ordinary Royal Father who has touch so many lives with his kind gesture towards people and the love shower Journalists and that why the chapel bestowed on him the life patron of the union in order to recognized his contributions and fanaticism towards journalists in the State and Nigeria at large.
Adeeyo said, “Olowu of Kuta is such an epitome of a genuine leader who leaves no stone unturned in giving excellent leadership and unparalled representation of your people.
“As a symbol of visionary leadership you have touched many lives directly or indirectly through your phenomenal leadership style.
“Your aspiration is to be one of the builders of a world of equality, a world where diversity is respected and value for people’s lives is Paramount. A world where religion and culture are not used as weapons of dispute and destruction, where leaders serve and not steal, where everyone does not pretend to love each other but does so straight from the heart.
“Prosperity will not forget you as you have started putting your name on the Stone -Tablet of History through a dint of hard work, dedication to a just course, commitment to a noble assignment of your father land.
“We celebrate you and share in your joy as you received this honour bestowed on you today by Osbc NUJ Chapel as the Life Patron of the union.”, Adeyemo said.
He urged the royal father not to deterred in helping the people around him. He said.
While delivering his speech, Oba Oyelude appreciated the NUJ OSBC Chapel for bestowed on him the life patron of the union award, he promised not to be deterred in helping the people and given support to journalists.
Personalities present at the event were; OSBC Director General, Commissioner for Special Duties, Hon Olalekan Badmus, Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, Royal Father’s, SSA Omeal, Hon Fausiat Olaniyan, SSA Protocol, Hon Dayo Fasola, Politicians and other notable dignitaries.
