Prominent Nigerians from the political, business, traditional and media sectors converged on Jogor Centre, Ibadan, to celebrate Chief Demola Babalola, immediate past Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, on his 50th birthday.
The event attracted the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Zacch Adedeji; former Oyo State Deputy Governor, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja; Hon. Remi Oseni; veteran broadcaster Yemi Farounbi; Bose Adedibu; and the Iyalode of Ibadanland, among other distinguished guests.
Also in attendance were members of the Ibadan Mogajis, Hon. Samson Opeyemi Fatola, members of Babalola’s old students’ association, professional colleagues and NUJ members in Oyo State.
Dr Zacch Adedeji of NRS was accompanied to the event by Dare Adekanmbi, Sikiru Akinola and Dupe Fehintola.
Prominent Ibadan-based media men like Alhaji Abolade Salami, Dr Festus Adedayo, Dr Lasisi Olagunju, Isaac Brown, Ambassador Olayinka Agboola, Pastor Bisi Oladele, Yemi Sonde, Comrade Seun Awodele, Dr Taiwo Adisa, Alagba Gbenga Ayoade and several others were also present.
The celebration featured music, entertainment and goodwill messages as guests gathered to honour the former NUJ chairman’s milestone birthday. Popular live band, Yinka James’ Adonai Band, entertained the audience with performances that added excitement to the evening.
The venue was decorated to reflect the golden jubilee celebration, while guests enjoyed food, drinks and opportunities to reconnect with friends, associates and professional colleagues.
Babalola’s involvement in the NUJ and his place within the Oyo State media community formed part of the backdrop to the gathering, which brought together personalities from different sectors to celebrate his milestone.
The event was packaged by Apreel 1 Events Management.
