Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Akran of Badagry, De
Whenu Aholu Menu-Toyi and Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Olusegun
Onilude, Dr. Akinreti explained that the idea of community radio for Badagry
was muted about six years ago, but was not follow through the past leadership
of the Union, but assured of his regime support in actualizing this.
He also said that the project idea has received the approval
of the Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi
Ambode at the 3rd quarterly town
hall meeting held recently. Dr Akinreti equally disclosed that same subject has
been discussed with the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy,
Honourable Kehinde Bamigbetan who equally welcomed the idea.
Akinreti enjoined the Akran to inform members of the
community of the project because according to him, every member of the
community will be carried along, stressing that as soon as the licence for the
radio station is secured from the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC), there
will be a Town Hall meeting where NUJ and members of Badagry Community will
sign a memorandum of understanding, MOU.
In his remark, the Akran of Badagry, appreciated the
Leadership of the Union for thinking of Badagry at this point and promised all
the support needed.
The Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Honorable Onilude
expressed happiness that what the NUJ is doing is giving Badagry a voice and
pledged his support for the project, saying all critical stakeholders in the
community will be carried along.
Ayo Midele/GEE
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