In recognition of his immense contribution to the broadcast industry in Oyo State especially as it concerns freelance and independent broadcasters, Dr Fola Akinosun has been decorated as the Patron of the Freelance Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria(FIBAN), Oyo State Chapter.
The investiture of Dr Fola Akinosun took place at the grand finale of the FIBAN’s National Leadership summit which doubled as the Association’s dinner held on Friday, April 9, 2021.
The Chairman, FIBAN, Oyo, Seun Awodele noted that the choice of Dr Fola Akinosun was a general consensus of the entire Association members and totally based on merit.
Reacting, Dr Fola Akinosun expressed delight at the honour bestowed on him while also acknowledging the efforts of the broadcasters in their quest to inform, educate and entertain the audience.
He went further to speak of his delight at the trust and confidence the journalists have in him as it is a very popular fact that members of the public , leaders inclusive regularly hide facts from journalists but this is not the case with him as members of the Oyo State FIBAN has taken him as a member of one great family and constituency
He however charged the broadcasters to always speak positively about the Nigeria situation as negative utterances would always guarantee revolts .
Dignitaries at the event include, Comrade Desmond Nwachukwu, FIBAN National President, High Chief Lekan Alabi, Ekefa Olubadan of Ibadan, Moshood Olaleye from9 the NOA, Chief Dotun Sanusi, CEO, Ilaji Resorts, among many others in the entourage of Dr.fola Akinosun at the event were the entire Omo-Akin executives, Alhaji Audu morafa, Alhaji Wale Sanusi, chief wale Ohu, Dr. Gold and Alhaji Adanla among several others.
