The Publisher of Premium Times, online newspaper, Dapo Olorunyomi on Wednesday, paid a courtesy visit to the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, at his palace in Oyo.
Penpushing reports that visit of Olorunyomi, Executive Director of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), was a gesture of respect to the traditional ruler and a reaffirmation of the deep ties between Nigeria’s traditional institutions and its democratic aspirations.
The palace chiefs and dignitaries joined in welcoming Olorunyomi, who has spent over four decades advancing press freedom, accountability, and civic development in Nigeria and across Africa.
Penpushing further reports that the renowned journalist speaking during the visit congratulated the monarch on his ascension to the historic throne of the Alaafin of Oyo earlier this year, and wished him a reign of peace, wisdom, and progress for the people of Oyo and the broader Yoruba nation.
The meeting was described as a poignant reminder of how Nigeria’s rich traditions and its democratic aspirations can work together to inspire and guide the nation toward a more just and inclusive future.
Penpushing reports that the meeting underscored the shared responsibility of both traditional and civic leaders in fostering justice, unity, and progress for society — bridging centuries of cultural heritage with the demands of modern democratic governance
Meanwhile, the Alaafin in his remarks on the visit which came on the eve of Olorunyomi’s scheduled public lecture at Ajayi Crowther University, expressed appreciation to him and for the goodwill extended to him
FOOTNOTE: You want to share story with us? You want to advertise with us? You need publicity for product, or service, or event? Contact us on WhatsApp +2348073463653 or email penpushing@yahoo.com
