The management and editorial board of Penpushing Media, owners of online newspaper and television has appealed to the Federal Government to intensify efforts in upgrading and providing the equipment and working tools for its media agencies in order to enhance efficient service delivery to the people.
During a courtesy visit by the editorial board members of the media outfit to the management of Paramount FM in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Tuesday, the board chairperson, Mrs Olufunke Fadugba described the conditions of equipment in many Federal Government’s institutions as worrisome.
Fadugba, who led a delegation which included Prince Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji (Founder) and Sir Eddy Aina (Editorial Contents Chairman) on the visit, said: ‘If Paramount FM must shine in Ogun State competing with others, the government must provide the tools that will make the station stand out’.
Fadugba, a seasoned broadcast journalist, pointed out that the situation was hampering the skills and knowledge of workers to contribute meaningfully to nation building.
She expressed joy on the appointment of Mrs Oluremi Olugbenro, as the first indigenous General Manager of the station, and also a member of the Penpushing platform.
Fadugba expressed optimism that the appointment had added another feather to the cap of the Editorial Board of Penpushing Media, which had over 250 members across the world.
She advised Olugbenro to embrace humility, hardwork and team spirit in the discharge of the new task, encouraging the members of staff to provide the necessary support in the quest to take the station to an enviable height.
‘Let me say this, from us at Penpushing Media we are proud of the new General Manager. Her success lies in your hands. If you don’t support her to succeed, then the wind of change may be quickly terminated’, Fadugba emphasised
She assured the management of the 22-year-old radio station of Penpushing Media’s support at all time and prayed for successful tenure of the Olugbenro-led management’
Earlier, Kayode-Adedeji described the new General Manager as a competent and proactive colleague in the journalism profession.
He said he was optimistic that Olugbenro would contribute positively and meaningfully in transforming the station to enviable position
Olugbenro appreciated members of the editorial board for the visit, describing the Penpushing Media as a reservoir of information and entertainment, comprising thorough-breed professionals.
She noted that the mission of the organisation aligned with that of the Federal Road Corporation of Nigeria, (owners of the station), which aimed at providing impartial, credible, proactive and creative broadcasting for national development, hence the need for mutual working relationship.
The radio station boss confirmed that the first official visit to the station after she took over came from Penpushing Media, adding that she is proud to be associated with the organisation
She commended the management and staff of the station for their moral support since her assumption of office, and appealed for them to sustain the tempo and promised in ensuring that the positive impact of all staff is felt.
The management staff of the radio station, who received Penpushing Media team, included Mr. Tunji Idowu (Head of News) and Mr. Yusuf Adetunji (Head of Procurement).
