Tungba gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele, on Sunday visited the Nigeria Union of Journalists’ (NUJ) Press Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State.
In his visit, Ayefele pledged to support the ongoing re-positioning of the NUJ in Oyo but said he was not rich enough to do it alone.
“I am here to see the state of things at the press centre and see where I can be of help. From what I have seen, this place truly needs a huge support to actualise the desired face-lift,” he said.
“Also, journalists in the state deserve better welfare packages to enhance their work. We are going to support the Babalola-led administration in realising the enormous agenda before him.
“I am not rich to do everything all alone. We are going to explore all avenues, including our friends, government and other corporate institutions, to actualise it.”
Ayefele, owner of Fresh FM in Oyo, was received by members of the state executive council of the union led by the chairman, Ademola Babalola.
Ayefele had immediately after the emergence of the new executives pledged free health insurance for all journalists in the state and a brand new car for the chairman’s office.
He promised that the health insurance fees for journalists in the state would be paid during the week and that the new car would be handed over to the NUJ chairman on January 26.
Chairman, National Lottery Commission, Fatai Ibikunle, also visited the journalists.
Mr Ibikunle, who was special adviser on political matters to ex-governor Abiola Ajimobi, recalled the role played by the media in the enthronement and sustenance of democracy in Nigeria.
