Eminent personalities, including business executives, politicians, clerics, entertainers, media executives, on Sunday, converged on the popular LAUTECH’s The Hall to celebrate Imole Day 2024, a special programme organised by Evang. Dr. Josiah Adebayo, CEO of Imole Radio & TV (Online), Magazine & Newspaper, located in Ogbomoso and Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
Among the special segments of the Day was the graduation ceremony for the candidates who trained in journalism, broadcast presentation, photography and videography, musical presentation, graphics of communication, digital marketing for three months, among others.
Another feature of the event was the conferment of honourary doctorate degrees of the Faith University, United States with the support of Imole Groups on the deserving individuals who have distinguished themselves in their chosen careers and who have contributed to the development of humanity.
The honourary doctorate degree awardees were Prince Tunde Aremu Irorunagbe, Apostle Elijah Akintunde, Engr. Ezekiel Ola Odebunmi, Pastor Mrs Victoria Oluronke, Prophet Adéyemí Adeniran, Evang. Nathaniel Oladele and Prophess Mercy Ajibola.
Among other special guests of honour present were Dr. Femi Olalude, CEO of FEMCO Ventures, Ogbomoso; Rector of Federal Polytechnic Ayede, Engr. Dr. Taofeek Adekunle Abdul-Hameed, represented by Sunday Adepoju, the institution’s Protocols and Public Relations Officer; Prophetess Akinloye (Mama Ayelowa); Alhaji Ramoni Akanni ace Fuji icon; Dr. Kunle Adegbite, pholanthropist; representatives of Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, representatives of Hon. Sunday Ojo Makanjuola, Mr Segun Arẹmu Ajaabale (General Manager, Gravity FM, Igboho), Ambassador Sanjo Saka Fẹlẹfẹlẹ (General Manager, Brave FM, Igbo-Ile), among other clerics and notable personalities too numerous to mention were present.
Speaking at the event, CEO of Imole Radio & TV, Newspaper and Magazine, Evang. Dr. Josiah Adebayo, lauded the attendees and his numerous supporters for celebrating the Imole Day 2024.
He said his vision was propelled by the need to assist the less privileged in the society, calling, therefore, on the political class and philanthropists to continue assisting the needy in the society.
He added that part of the reasons for starting the training aspect of his organisation was to equip the youths with the needed skills to cope amidst the challenges of unemployment that, according to him, pervades every stratum of the society.
The highlight of the event also involved sponsoring exceptional candidates and those with special needs.