2024 Press Week: Ondo NUJ Set To Host State Governor, Youth Minister, Mimiko, Others 

... As One Week Events Starts December 8th

By Joseph Sunday 

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The Nigeria Union Of Journalists, NUJ, Ondo State Council is set to host the Ondo State Governor, Honourable Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa; the Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayo Wisdom Olawande and the former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Rahman Mimiko among others as the one week of activities lined up will start on Sunday, the 8th of December, 2024.

The lists of others also being expected at the one week event include Professor Olusegun Adegbulugbe, a renowned educationist and community leader; Engineer Margaret Oguntala, National President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers; Dr. Seun Osamaye, Special Adviser to the Ondo State Governor on Women’s Affairs; Hon. Chris Ayebusiwa, lawmaker representing Okitipupa Constituency 1and Mr. Ayo Durodola, a distinguished media icon and diplomat.

Others are Comrade Ademola Odudu, the Ondo State Chairman of the NURTW; Mr Olumide Origunloye, the Proprietor, Crest FM Akure and Dr. Niyi Ijogun, CEO, Premier Hotels & Global President of Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure, Alumni Association.

The above details were contained in a press statement issued in Akure on Tuesday by the Chairman of the 2024 Press Week organizing Committee, Comrade Omosileola Adesoye-Ajayi and Secretary, Comrade Fidelis David.

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The weeklong event, titled: “Setting The Agenda Amidst Electioneering Paradox and Elusive Economic Development in Nigeria: The Media As The Fourth Estate Of The Realm,” will culminate in a grand finale and award ceremony on Friday, December 13, 2024 that will be chaired by the Minister of Youth Development, Hon. Ayo Wisdom Olawande”.

The celebrations will commence on Sunday, December 8, with a Thanksgiving Service at Salvation Gospel International Centre, off-Ilesa garage road in Akure.

Throughout the week, activities will include a charity visitation, a free medical outreach for journalists and their spouses, and a symposium featuring Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire representing Ondo Central; the ZLP Governorship Candidate, Dr. Abass Mimiko; a strong Chieftain of the APC, Barr. Olumuyiwa Adu, and a Seasoned Educationist, Professor Olusegun Adegbulugbe as lead Speakers.

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Governor Aiyedatiwa is expected to grace the symposium as the Grand Patron and Special Guest of Honor and declare the press week celebration open on Tuesday.

The event will be chaired by Hon. Dr. Abiola Makinde, the lawmaker representing Ondo East/West Federal Constituency, with the new NUJ National President, Comrade Yahya Alhassan and Ondo State NUJ Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite as the chief host and host, respectively.

Additional activities include a health walk to be led by the Ondo State Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Adelami, a children’s party, indoor games, a novelty football match, and a Jazz/Asun Night.

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The weeklong festivities will wrap up with a Jumat service at Akure Central Mosque, followed by the highly anticipated Grand Finale, Dinner, and Award Night at the NUJ Press Centre, Alagbaka Akure.

… FULL LIST OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEKLONG EVENTS

Theme: “SETTING THE AGENDA AMIDST ELECTIONEERING PARADOX AND ELUSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: THE MEDIA AS THE FOURTH ESTATE OF THE REALM.”

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Day 1: SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2024

THANKSGIVING SERVICE: @ SALVATION GOSPEL INT’L CENTRE (a.k.a House of Praise),  around AirWaves, off Ilesa Garage Road, Akure. Time: 9:00am.

DAY 2: MONDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2024

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*** Charity Visitation @10:00am

*** Free Medical Outreach for Journalists, Veteran Journalists & their Spouses @ NUJ Press Centre Clinic, Alagbaka Akure between 9am & 4pm.

Day 3: TUESDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2024

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Opening Ceremony/Symposium-Public Lecture/Investiture

Symposium Lead Speakers: SENATOR ADENIYI ADEGBONMIRE, DR ABASS MIMIKO, BARR. OLUMUYIWA ADU & PROF OLUSEGUN ADEGBULUGBE

Ondo NUJ Grand Patron & Special Guest: Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, Ondo State Governor

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Chairman of the Occasion: The Lawmaker Representing Ondo East/West Federal Constituency, HON (DR) ABIOLA MAKINDE;

Chief Host: NUJ National President, Com. Yahya Alhassan

Host: Ondo State NUJ Chairman, Prince Leke Adegbite.

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Venue: NUJ Press Centre, Alagbaka Akure @ 10:00am     

Day 4: WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER, 2024

(a)Health Walk/Great Trek.

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Special Guest: The Ondo State Deputy Governor, DR OLAYIDE ADELAMI, Mni.

Take off @ NUJ Press Centre by 6:00am.

(b)Children’s Party: @ NUJ Press Centre, Alagbaka Akure by 3:00pm

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(c) Final of In-door Games: @ NUJ Press Centre, Alagbaka Akure by 2:00pm

Day 5: THURSDAY 12TH DECEMBER, 2024

(a) NOVELTY FOOTBALL MATCH @Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure by 1:00pm

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(b) JAZZ/ASUN NIGHT @Press Centre by 7:00pm.

Day 6: FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER, 2024

(a) JUMAT SERVICE: @ AKURE Central Mosque @ 1:00pm 

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(b) GRAND FINALE, DINNER & AWARD NITE: @ NUJ Press Centre, Alagbaka Akure by 4:00pm.

Omosileola Adesoye-Ajayi

Chairman, Press Week Committee     08030424629                  

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David Fidelis

Secretary, Press Week Committee

07060835375

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