2023: Ooni Hails Journalists For Not Heating up The Polity

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II on Saturday applauded journalists across the country particularly in Osun State, for not heating up the already tensed polity in the country as they work daily.

Ogunwusi made the commendation while playing host to the leadership and members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Osun State Council at his Ile Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife during the annual dinner tagged “An Evening With The Ooni”.

“You all have proven via responsible journalism that you are nation builders and not alarmists, even in the face of intimidation and provocation, you have all stood your ground as patriotic Nigerians.

“I am aware of your unquantifiable efforts towards ending the recently called off industrial action embarked upon by the Association of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other trying times in our land. I wish to thank you immensely for these and I urge you to sustain this gesture.

“As a royal father who is aware and appreciate all you do daily, I shall continue to support this great union in all ramifications. In this regard, I hereby pledge to give double of what I donated to the association last year.” Ooni Ogunwusi stated.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Director of Media & Public Affairs to the Ooni, Otunba Moses Olafare described the relationship between the ancient Palace and the journalists as helpful to the entire public.

“I am so glad that we have been able to sustain this culture over the years, this has indeed helped to curb misinformation, fake news and other anomalies. The Palace belongs to you all and I assure you that the Ooni being our father is always willing and able to listen our concerns.” Otunba Olafare said.

In his address, Chairman of the NUJ Osun State Council, Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu thanked the Ooni for his kind donations and support for the union over the years, describing the Arole Oduduwa as the pillar behind the union’s success.

“Kabiyesi, I equally have the mandate of the union to thank you for appointing one of use; Adewale Adetoyese as your Private Secretary. Baba, we consider this as an honour done to us all and we thank you very sincerely sir.”

“But like Oliver Twist, we are here yet again with requests for your continuous support materially and in other ramifications.” Comrade Ajadosu stated.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

%d bloggers like this: