It was a historic day at Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, Osogbo, on Wednesday as the Nigerian Union of Journalists, OSBC Chapel installed the Olowu of Kuta, Oba Hammed Adekunle Makama Oyelude Tegbosun III as their Life Patron.
Traditional rulers, public office holders, members of Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s cabinet, politicians, market women among others trooped en mass to the event to honour Oba Oyelude, who is the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Owu Obas.
He has been a vocal voice in the advocacy towards gathering supports for the military men at the warfront and his kind gesture to the media has been appreciated across board.
In his welcome address, the chairman of OSBC NUJ chapel Mr Tunde Adeyemo said Oba Makama has been an 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.
Adeyemo said, “Kabiesi, you are 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 called on the monarch to continue toeing the path of uplifting the downtrodden and not to be deterred by naysayers.
In his appreciation message, Oba Oyelude said his appreciated the NUJ OSBC Chapel for the honour bestowed as the life patron of the union, promising not to be deterred in helping the people and given support to journalists.
Oba Oyelude said the honour will spur him to do more to the media and the general public at large.
“Today is historic and I appreciate the honour done to me. I will continue to support journalists and the media at large.”
At the event were, State of Osun Governor ably represented by CPS, Mr Ismail Omipidan; Former Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Buratai ably represented; OSBC Director General, Jumoke Akinjide; Commissioner for Special Duties, Hon Olalekan Badmus; Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode; Royal Father’s, SSA OMEALS and Founder of Oye4Osun Team, Hon Fauziat Folakemi Olaniyan; SSA Protocol, Hon Dayo Fasola; Politicians and other numerous to mention.
