OSOBA TO DELIVER LECTURE AT 160 YEARS JOURNALISM PRACTICE IN NIGERIA
The statement added further that, the anniversary lecture titled, ’Re-inventing the practice of journalism in Nigeria with emphasis on the Influence of the Social Media’ will hold at main auditorium of Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, where the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo will also be installed as the Grand Patron.
Penpushing further reports that,the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo will give the key note address, while former President Olusegun Obasanjo will be the Chairman, as well as the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun as the Chief Host, while Ogun State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt Hon Kunle Oluomo will bag Fellowship award of the veteran.
The statement also added that, the grand finale of the event and awards night will take place on Tuesday at Functions Hall,Jogor Centre, Liberty Road, Ibadan, and at the occasion, Alaafin Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi , Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Salisu, and host of other personalities will be in attendance.
Penpushing also reports that,the release stated further that, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, founder of Tribune titles and Chief Olu Aboderin of the Punch Newspapers fame would be honour post-humously, adding that audience will be entertain by Yinka Ayefele , who will also receive a Fellowship Award of the League for his contributions to the growth of the broadcast media in Nigeria
