OSOGBO — The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, and the Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union, RATTAWU, OSBC Chapel have expressed appreciation to the Osun State Government for absorbing all 66 freelance staff of the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation into the state civil service.
In a joint statement issued by the Chairmen and Secretaries of the two unions, Comrade Olawumi Olaniyi of NUJ, Comrade Kunle Makanjuola of RATTAWU, Comrade Kamil Raheem of NUJ, and Comrade Jelili Lawal of RATTAWU, the unions described the development as a huge relief for the affected staff and for the entire corporation.
According to the statement, the fulfillment of the promise reflects the commitment of His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, as a “talk and do Governor.”
The unions recalled that during the official commissioning of the new digital transmitters and studios provided by his administration for OSBC, including OSBC 104.5FM Osogbo, Orisun FM 89.5FM, and Reality Radio Vision 96.5FM Iwo, the Governor assured the 66 freelance staff of automatic absorption into the civil service.
The statement further applauded the Governor for achieving the milestone despite the economic challenges caused by the non-release of Local Government funds by the opposition.
The unions also acknowledged the roles played by the Management of OSBC under Mrs. Jolaade Igbaroola, the Board of OSBC led by Engineer Mayowa Olosho, the Special Adviser to the Governor on OSBC, Dr. Femi Adefila, Senator Lere Oyewumi, other political stakeholders, and the NUJ Osun State Council led by Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin for making the absorption a reality.
While congratulating the 66 newly absorbed staff, the two unions charged them to reciprocate the Governor’s magnanimity by doubling their commitment, professionalism, and productivity in the discharge of their duties.
