Adetutu Adekanmbi (Intern)
The traditional ruler of Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta, Oba (Prof) Saka Matemilola has thrown his weight behind proposed journalism museum project to be unveil by the League of Veteran Journalists Ogun State Chapter.
Penpushing reports that the monarch made this known when the executive of the league led by the Chairman, Dele Akinsola paid him a courtesy call at his Oke-Ago-Owu palace in Abeokuta, the state capital
The royal father commended the Akinsola led executive of the Veteran League of Journalists on the initiative, assuring that as soon as the project is to take off, he would mobilize notable individuals and corporate bodies to support the project.
Penpushing further reports that Matemilola pointed out the project on completion would become a major attraction and a source of pride for the noble profession and the ancient town where journalism started in Nigeria in 1859
‘I want to commend the league of veteran journalists on this initiative and also appreciate the visit. I am throwing my weight behind this laudable proposed project, and want to assure you that as soon as it is to start, I will mobilise support for you’, Matemilola said
Penpushing also reports that he used the occasion to encourage the veterans in the media profession, on the importance of retraining the younger ones, pointing out that half baked journalists should not be encourage to practices, not to soil the noble profession
The Owu Chiefs in attendance include Chief (Mrs) Iyabo Akinoshi, (Asiwaju Iyalode Owu); Chief Abiodun Lasile, Owu kingmaker; Chief Olaniyi Abolaji Olaonipekun, Oloosi Owu; and Chief Olusola Adeoye, Osupori Owu.
Penpushing reports that in same vein, other executives of the league alongside the Chairman include; Prince Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji (Welfare/Public Relations Officer) Yemi Akintunde, (Auditor) and Stella Sawyerr (Treasurer), however, Austin Elewodalu (Secretary) was said to be outside the town due to an official engagement.
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