All roads led to the International Conference Center, University of Ibadan on Sunday as a leading media company, Newspeak and Associates celebrated its 10th anniversary.
The event which was full of glamour and fun was attended by the creamiest in the society led by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, was represented by Oba Muraina Adebanjo, the Asoya of Ile-Isoya Kingdom, Ifeland.
Many top dignitaries were given awards at the event.
While speaking after receiving his award, the Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital, Professor Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo hailed the doggedness of both editors and other staff members at Newspeak adding that they have continued to impress him as professionals.
APC candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial district, Dr Yunus Akintunde, described the recognition given to him by Newspeak and Associates, as “a challenge to me that I have to do more. I wasn’t expecting it, because I believe whatever I have contributed to the growth and development of my society, I am doing it for mankind. But if an organisation could deem it fit that I should be honoured, I think it is a challenge that I have to do more and I want to make a pledge that I will continue to develop my people. I will continue to develop my community and I will continue to develop this society.”
Other awardees included a member of the House of Representatives, Abass Adigun Agboworin, representing Ibadan South East/North-East federal constituency; former APC chairman in the state, Chief Akin Oke, Hon Bimbo Kolade of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Executive Secretary, Oyo State Health Insurance Agency, Dr Sola Akande; Director-General, Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, Mr Seye Oyeleye: and Group Managing Director of Oodu’a Investment Limited, Mr Adewale Raji, represented by the company Secretary, Mrs Abiola Ajayi. A leading oil marketer, Bovas, as well as Access Bank and United Bank for Africa, were also among corporate organisations that were honoured with awards on the occasion.
Packaged by Lanre Olabisi with additional reports from sunnews.com
