The 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee on Thursday, 21st December 2023 expressed the desire of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes through the Cultural Festival Committee to honor Fresh FM 105.9 and Dr. Yinka Ayefele with Awards of Excellence to appreciate the contribution of both Fresh FM and its Chairman in the development of Ibadanland.
The visit to the Music House was led by the Chairman of the Cultural Planning Committee, Balogun Gaphar Ojetola, and had in attendance the Vice Chairperson of the Committee, Dr. Chief Alaga Ayo Monsurat, Secretary of the Committee; Engr. Musa Akere, Chairman, Media and Publicity Sub-committee & CCII Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Olomide and other respected members of the committee.
On hand to receive the CCII team at FRESH FM among others were Mr Samson Akindele; Head of Corporate Affairs and Communication, Dr. Adebayo Faleke; Head of Marketing and General Manager of TIWA N TIWA FM and Mr Chike Ogbogu, Head of News of the station.
In his remarks, the Chairman of the Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee, Balogun Ojetola appreciated the Management of Fresh FM Ibadan for upholding the tenets of broadcasting and contributing immensely to the socio economic development of Ibadanland.
According to the Chairman, the visit was part of the pre-activities of the Cultural Festival towards ensuring that every indigene and resident of Ibadan and beyond got informed about the week.
Balogun Gaphar Ojetola also emphasized the fact that it is only Ibadan throughout the southwest with a unified body called Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, ” the uniqueness of the arrangement has been complementing government activities in areas promoting the Omoluabi culture, settling disputes, empowering people and promoting peace and tranquility among others” he added.
He further explained the beauty of Ibadanland as a megalopolis…a city without an end, 1 city, 63 towns, 3089 villages with 11 Local Governments, yet one people, unified with love and culture.
The Chairman outlined activities of the week which will span through seven (7) days in April, 2023 to include Prayers in Churches and Mosques, Orekelewa Brain and Beauty Contest, Amala and Fuji music day, Sporting competitions, Educational Contests from Primary, secondary and University categories, Medical Outreach, Shop for free, Business Luncheon, Youth Conference, and engagement with the Grand Finale finale to be held at Liberty Stadium.
In his response, Mr Samson Akindele applauded the visiting team for the great work CCII is doing, most especially on the new OLÚBÀDÀN palace which the first phase is nearing completion.
Mr Samson Akindele pledged the support of the Media house to promote the cultural festival from the pre, during and after the festival with lavish media coverage.
He expressed the delight of the organization to the news of Awards to be given the station and its founder, promising to keep promoting and supporting Ibadanland and its people.