By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde on Monday lauded the leadership of the Oyo State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) for proposing to put up a legacy project .
Gov Makinde gave the commendation while turning the sod for the construction of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Ultra- Modern Mall at the NUJ complex, Iyaganku in Ibadan.
Represented by his deputy, Barrister Adebayo Lawal, the governor praised the Oyo State NUJ executive for keeping the parcel of land at the Iyaganku axis of Ibadan till the present moment
“I have to congratulate you for retaining this parcel of land at this period of time for construction of ultra-modern hall. It’s really commendable for you to partner with developer to put up a legacy project on this site”, he said.
Gov Makinde added, ” As a government, we are very proud of this project, and whatever is required in terms of support, on behalf of His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo state, it will be given so that Oyo state journalists can raise their head in the comity of journalists in Nigeria”.
While lauding the Oyo State NUJ Chairman, Comrade Ademola Babalola, for the initiative, he stressed that the ” epochal project is something that should have happened long ago”, adding that Comrade Babalola has always been a man of progress and determination who can be entrusted with any task.
Emphasizing that Oyo NUJ ” is very lucky to have him as the Chairman”, he stressed, “I have been associated with journalists from when growing up and have never regretted being with them because they are fantastic people with wealthy minds”.
” So, if Governor Makinde is associating with journalists, there is a reason for doing so because they are pathfinders in terms of development and enrichment of our culture and tradition. We thank you very much for acknowledging the support Oyo government has been given to journalists.
” This center which was commissioned in 1992, seems to be the best that happened to journalism in Oyo State until now that ultra modern mall is about to be constructed.
Speaking, Oyo State NUJ Chairman Comrade Ademola Babalola thanked Gov Makinde for his outstanding support for the NUJ and the journalism profession as a whole which has been remarkable.
The Oyo State NUJ Chairman lauded the governor’s tireless effort to nurture and foster a conducive environment for journalists to thrive in Oyo State, saying it is truly commendable.
“You have been a beacon of hope and a steadfast pillar of support throughout the years, especially when I came on board in 2019 as the Chairman of this great council of the union”, he said.
The NUJ Chairman added, ” So, on behalf of the entire NUJ community, I want to express my deep gratitude to you, our amiable and performing Governor Abiodun Oluwaseyi Makinde,”
Architect Ayo Ogunlade, the project Director in his remarks, described Governor Makinde as an amiable young person who is a digital governor working ahead of 21st century.
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