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Penpushing celebrates Segun Ojelade at 60, retirement

The Management, Editorial Board and the entire membership of Penpushing Media across the globe have congratulated Segun Ojelade veteran broadcast journalist and immediate past General Manager of Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Ado Ekiti on his 60th birthday and retirement after 35-years of meritorious service

Penpushing reports that, the congratulatory letter forwarded to him and signed by Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji said the organization is proud to be associated with him, as one of its notable member and dependable stakeholder since inception six years ago.

The congratulatory letter pointed out that Ojelade who retired as Deputy Director News in February this year is a nobleman, hardworking and dedicated Nigerian who is committed to the developmental growth of journalism profession and possesses administrative competence, adding that his modest lifestyle has remains an added value to his existence.

‘The entire stakeholders of the globally known Penpushing Media prayed that God will continue to protect and guide you in all ramifications, and as one of us on the Penpushing platform we are proud to be associated with you’.

‘For us at Penpushing, we pray that as you start another calendar year in your life, you will enjoy good health, and remain a household name in the developmental growth of your country Nigeria, and God, will continue to use you to accomplish His will’

‘We are also convinced, about your leadership quality in discharging your duties as a competent Nigerian journalist and competency in administrative skills, and this was one of the qualities found in you. No doubt, your administrative skills as Editorial Board Member of a reputable Penpushing Media remains a reference point in journalism profession”

‘Finally, be rest assured that, we shall continue to give you all the deserve respect and support as you grow from strength to strength. Once again, the entire family of Penpushing congratulate you and wish you happy birthday. God bless’

The profile has it that the celebrated reporter and producer is famous for his numerous research-based reports and Senate 109, a weekly feature on the Nigerian Senate, who joined the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Abeokuta in 1989 from where he was posted to many stations including the Abuja National Headquarters of the largest television station in Africa.

Penpushing further reports that Ojelade a seasoned administrator served as the Assistant Director News of Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) News 24, General Manager Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Akure and General Manager Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Ado Ekiti.

The record has it that based on his analytical skills, cutting-edge accuracy and professionalism he was deployed on many international assignments and conferences, including 128 IPU Assembly held in Quito, Ecuador 2013, Australian Mining Conference, Africa Down Under held in Perth, Western Australia in 2014 and China Mining Conference in 2012.

Penpushing also reports that he is a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), a member of the Nigerian Society of Broadcasters, Associate Member Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, (NIPR) and Fellow of the National Institute for Educational Planning and Research, Ondo, Ondo State.

The renowned journalist is a patron of the National Youth Council, he has many awards and honours in his kitty including the Distinguished Outstanding Icon and Manager of the Year 2024 by CFAS Sports Global, and Award of Excellence by Yoruba Broadcasting Association, Abuja, 2022, and married with children and a grandchild.

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