The Annual Press Week of the Oyo State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists kicked off on Saturday with former Oyo Commissioner, Professor Adeniyi Olowofela, APC gubernatorial aspirant during the last elections, Engineer Olasunkanmi Tegbe and others publicly identifying with the journalists.
The high point of the day’s event was when the Founder of Tegbe Foundation, Engineer Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe has kicked off the launch of Journalist Support Fund, an initiative of the Demola Babalola-led Executives of the Nigerian Union of Journalist, Oyo State Chapter.
Tegbe, while initiating donations into the funds also advocated for improved welfare for journalists in Oyo State.
Said Tegbe, “As the famed fourth Estate of the realm, the role played by the press in the establishment and deepening of democracy and development is well documented and deserves to be celebrated.
“The challenge of development continually requires the contribution of all, and journalists play an important role in this. In this age of increased misinformation, it is important that journalists live true to their creed, and their responsibilities as the watchdog of the society and convey news without falsehood and without fear.
“Conclusively, I must note that our journalists deserve better welfare. I am committed to support the Oyo State Chapter in this regard. To kick-start the Journalist Support Funds (an initiative of the Ademola Babalola-led Executives), I am making a donation One Million Naira. We will continue to support the media in our own way”.
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