A former Board Chairman of Ogun State Broadcasting Corporation, (OGBC) and Ogun State Television, (OGTV), Engr Yemisi Shyllon has been decorated as Patron of Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB),Ogun State Chapter.
Penpushing reports that the chapter’s chairman, Bashorun Festus Kehinde accompanied by other members of the society conducted the investiture ceremony held at the patron’s residence in Abeokuta, the state capital.
The Chairman of the Society, in his speech at the colourful ceremony declared that the patron’s cap fits no one but Shyllon who has continued to better the lots of professional broadcasters across the country and beyond
Penpushing further report that Kehinde, pointed out that the good deeds of the former Board Chairman of the government-owned broadcast stations are still speaking volumes as many beneficiaries are leading in their assigned roles in different capacities.
The Chapter’s Chairman who is a former General Manager of Ogun State Television (OGTV) lauded Shyllon for his prompt support, adding that the globally-recognised leading art collector has remained a beckon of hope to both young and old professionals in the industry.
Penpushing also reports that he explained that the formation of Society of Nigerian Broadcasters (SNB) was to build on the legacies of the founding fathers in the industry, adding that the success witnessed yesteryears and those being recorded currently were made possible by the proactive approach to duties by the leaders of the industry.
The former boss of Ogun State Television (OGTV) noted that apart from ensuring that professionals are given a pride of place in the scheme of things the society will also see to the training and re-training of members.
Penpushing reports that Shyllon in his remarks went down memory lane to inform his guests at the Investiture of the bold steps taken to expose members to greater academic qualifications, urging everyone to do the needful in the discharge of their duties.
The patron urged the administrators of the broadcast media to facilitate programmes geared towards performance enhancements of their workers, pointing out that the mass media is a veritable tool in national development.
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