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Veteran Journalist Donates Books To International Institute Of Journalism, Abuja – Ado Ekiti Campus

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August 29, 2024

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By Elizabeth Bamidele

An Ilawe Ekiti born Veteran Journalist, High Chief Ajibade Olubunmi, has donated over 50 copies of his new book titled: “Journalism At A Glance” to the International Institute Of Journalism, Abuja – Ado Ekiti Campus.

Handing over the books to the leadership of the Nigeria Union Of Journalists, NUJ, Ekiti State Council, led by Comrade Kayode Babatuyi and the Coordinator of the Institute, Pastor Dare Daniels, in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, during the August edition of the monthly congress of the Union, he explained that his decision was in fulfillment of the pledge he made during the 2022 Press Week when he was honoured by the Council.

High Chief Ajibade added, that the donation was to aid Journalists in their day to day reportorial duties as well as serve as a teaching tool for teachers of Journalism and Mass Communication.

According to Chief Ajibade, he said, “there are 200 pages in the book which addresses several topics on the subject of Journalism”.

Receiving the books on behalf of the Journalists in the State, the Vice President of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Zone B, Comrade Ronke Samo thanked the author for the gesture which she said would go a long way in assisting the Journalists and students of journalism in general.

Similarly, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ekiti State Council, Comrade Kayode Babatuyi, also appreciated the donor and promised that the books would be well utilised.

The books were later handed over to the Coordinator of International Institute of Journalism, Ekiti State Chapter, Pastor Dare Daniels for the use of the students of the Institute.

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