The Management of West-Midlands Communication Limited is set to celebrate the 84th birthday of the founding chairman of the company, Oba (Dr.) Adebayo Akande, MFR as well as the 16th year anniversary of the first privately-owned radio station in the city of Ibadan, Splash 105.5FM.
The event will also include a free public lecture on Friday, July 21 at University of Ibadan’s historic Trenchard Hall. The presentation will begin at 10 a.m.
The annual lecture is being planned, according to the station’s general manager, Mr. Tunde Olawuwo, to provide Nigerians with the right knowledge and to instill moral principles. He also emphasised the importance of enlightening the populace on current affairs that have an impact on the society’s members.
During an appearance on Parrot Xtra/Ayekooto, hosted by Olayinka Agboola on Splash 105.5FM on Tuesday, Olawuwo made these contributions and disclosed that all preparations had been taken to make sure the event is a huge success.
He announced that Professor Adeola Adenikinju, a renowned economist and the first director of the University of Ibadan’s Centre for Petroleum Energy, Economics and Law (CPEEL), would be the guest speaker for the day and discuss “Fuel Subsidy Removal: Causes, Impact, Adjustment Responses.”
A number of notable people will attend the event, including Chief Bayo Oyero, the former president of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes and the event’s chairman.
However, the general manager reassured all anticipated visitors that lives and property would be adequately protected while reiterating that all required safety precautions had been implemented in conjunction with the administration of the University of Ibadan.
He also used the chance to express his gratitude to the sponsors and listeners who have helped the media company over the past 16 years in various ways.
“We appreciate our listeners and advertisers. We are using this opportunity to pledge that the best is yet to come from us. We have been ahead of others, and we will continue to work hard to keep the momentum. Splash 105.5FM and the sister station, Lagelu 96.7fm are the people’s stations. We are ever conscious of our responsibilities towards our listeners. We will not let them down.”
