12/06/2024
Courtesy Visit to the Saki-West Local Government Chairman-Elect by the Association of Nigerian Broadcasters, Oke Ogun Zone.
Date: 11th July 2024
Earlier yesterday, the Association of Nigerian Broadcasters paid a courtesy visit to the newly elected Chairman of the Local Government, Mr Gbenga Akionla, on 11th June 2024 at his office led by the Chairman of the Association Comrade Opeyemi Kilani
The purpose of the visit was to congratulate the Chairman-Elect on his recent election victory and to discuss areas of collaboration between the Association and the Local Government.
The Association of Nigerian Broadcasters was represented by delegates (Com. Opeyemi Kilani- Chairman, Com. Adetayo Aderogba - Rep. Elders, Com. Olaniyi Aweda- Stakeholders, Com. Tosin Idowu Man Tee- among others).
During the meeting, Mr. Akinola Gbenga pledges support for the Association while the Association also expressed its willingness to support the Chairman's efforts in promoting the development of the Local Government and its environs. The Chairman-Elect appreciated the gesture and highlighted his administration's priorities, including specific areas of focus, such as infrastructure development, education, or healthcare.
In the Chairman's speech , he gave kudos to the President of Nigeria towards his support for freedom of speech while advising the Association against news that could bring religious hatred.
Comrade Opeyemi Kilani, the Chairman of the Association, press charges his stance on his intolerance against fake news and war inciting bloggers that may bring civil unrest to the community.
The visit ended with a commitment to establish a strong partnership between the Association of Nigerian Broadcasters and the Local Government, aimed at promoting accurate and timely information dissemination to the public and also urge the association on the need for timely meeting at least once in a month.
The courtesy visit was a success, and the Association looks forward to a fruitful collaboration with the Chairman-Elect and his administration.
Signed:
Comrade Opeyemi Kilani
Coordinator,
Association of Nigerian Broadcasters ANBROAD Oke-Ogun Zone.