The Osun State Chapter of Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (FIBAN), has honoured the Osun State Governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola as the Association’s Patron.
The Programme, which was held on Thursday in Osogbo to mark one-year anniversary of Dodoede led administration and fund raising to build FIBAN ultramodern secretariat, where the number one citizen of Osun State was represented by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, thanked FIBAN for honouring him as Patron.
The appointment, according to FIBAN, was in line with the constitution of the association.
While speaking, Oyetola lauded FIBAN for its creative offerings and impact on the society over the years, adding that FIBAN is not just a footnote organization but one that should earn citizens’ collective support on account of its onerous roles as an important agent of socialization.
“I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the leadership and indeed all the members of FIBAN in Osun for this honour. I take this honour as your kind willingness to associate with the modest achievements of our Administration and our sincere and determined quest for the revitalisation of the Osun economy.
“Members of FIBAN, no doubt, accords the broadcast professional the unique privilege of associating with an elite club of social engineers who, by reason of their diverse creative offerings, impact the society in very significant ways. You owe it a duty to be at the vanguard of churning out creative and enduring contents that strengthen our unity and inculcate the right values in our citizens.
“Aware of your roles as valuable guardians of our culture, I heartily urge you to rededicate yourselves to the service of our nation by guarding jealously our shared values and ethos,” he said.
The governor also restated his commitment to showing the right leadership in all the undertakings of his administration.
“As an Administration that is built on the Omoluabi ethos, we are fully committed to showing the right leadership in all our undertakings and supporting you to entrench our cultural values”, Oyetola said.
In his remark, Osun FIBAN Chairman, Otunba Adekunle Abolade Dodoede, thanked the Governor Oyetola for honouring the invitation, urging state government to build a cordial relationship with the association, He stated some of the areas where government can assist FIBAN, adding that the association is also ready to work hand-in-hand with the government to move the state forward.
Some ot the dignitaries at the event were; Chief Press Secretary to the Osun State Governor, Mr Ismail Omipidan; Hon Akanfe Atidade of Ede Constituency; Royal fathers, business tycoons, Nollywood and Music satrs, politicians, broadcasters of repute, standup comedians.among others.
