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Says ‘we’re proud of your exploits in military service’
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Commissions first radio station in Ikale
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has described General Olu Bajowa (rtd) as one of their illustrious sons who has brought pride to the sunshine state.
He said having become a general at the young age of 38 years, Bajowa’s exploits in the Nigerian Army remained a thing of pride to the government and people of Ondo State.
The Governor spoke at the commissioning of a community radio station, Awawa 94.1 FM as part of the activities marking the 80th Birthday anniversary of the retired Army General.
Further appreciating General Bajowa, who is also a Prince in the Ikale Kingdom, Governor Akeredolu applauded his commitment to the development of the community and the state at large.
According to the governor, it is quite heartwarming that even @80, the General is still very agile, adding that there was every reason to thank God for his life.
While commissioning the Awawa 94.1 FM, built by General Bajowa, Governor Akeredolu charged that the station should be used to disseminate information that directly benefits the people.
“When it comes to the issue of health and information, we must keep orientating the people. There must be a way that people will benefit from this.
“They should not only promote politics to the detriment of developmental issues. Getting across to our people in different languages is very important. Here, you can dominate this station with languages that are peculiar to this community.”
In his remarks earlier, General Bajowa said the aim of establishing the radio station, was to complement the efforts of government in reviving and promoting the Ikale, Ilaje, Ijaw-Apoi and Ijaw -Arogbo culture, tradition, custom and by extension the Yoruba heritage, which he said are now becoming abandoned or extinct.
“We also identify ourselves with the government efforts to make information an important tool for social development and dissemination of the benefits of democracy at the grassroots level
“In this regard, I wish to assure our amiable governor that, Awawa Radio 94.1 FM, will support your administration in the provision of the necessary information on your government programmes and actions.
“We the good people in the Southern District of Ondo State appreciate your efforts in bringing back the desired development to our land”, he said
Prince Bajowa, who expressed happiness that the bitumen exploration and exportation in the area is gradually becoming a reality, said efforts are on to ensure the Seaport in Ilaje is achievable.
