The management and editorial board of Penpushing Media, owner of online newspaper and television, on Tuesday appealed to the federal government to intensify efforts towards upgrading the necessary equipment and working tools for the media organizations it owns.
The chairman of the board of Penpushing, Mrs Olufunke Fadugba made the call during a courtesy visit by the board to the management of Paraamount FM, an arm of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FCN) in Abeokuta.
Fadugba, who led a delegation which include Prince Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji (Founder) and Sir Eddy Aina (Editorial Contents Chairman) on the visit described the conditions of equipment at many federal institutions as worrisome.
“If Paramount FM must shine in Ogun State competing with others, the government must provide the tools that will make the station stand out’, Fadugba said.
Fadugba, a veteran broadcast journalist pointed out that the situation was hampering the skills and knowledge of workers to contribute meaningfully to nation building.
She expressed joy at the appointment of Mrs Oluremi Olugbenro as new and first indigenous General Manager of the station and expressed optimism that the appointment of Olugbenro had added another feather to the cap of Penpushing Media, which had over two hundred and fifty members across the world.
The Chairman advised Olugbenro to embrace humility, hardwork and team spirit in the discharge of the new task, encouraging the members of staff to provide the necessary support to take the station to higher heights.
‘Let me say this, from us at Penpushing Media we are proud of the new General Manager. Her success lies in your hands. If you don’t support her to succeed, then the wind of change may be quickly terminated’, Fadugba said.
She assured the management of the 22-year-old radio station of Penpushing Media support at all time and prayed for successful tenure of the Olugbenro-led management
Kayode-Adedeji, while introducing members of the editorial board, described the new General Manager a s acompetent and proactive colleague in the journalism profession.
Kayode-Adedeji said he was optimistic that Olugbenro will contribute positively and meaningfully in transforming the station to enviable position
Olugbenro, who thanked the team for the visit, described the Penpushing media as a reservoir of information and entertainment, comprising thorough-bred professionals.
Olugbenro noted that the mission of the organisation aligned with the Federal Road Corporation of Nigeria, (FRCN), which aimed at providing impartial, credible, proactive and creative broadcasting for national development, hence the need for mutual working relationship.
The radio station boss, confirmed that the first official visit to the station after she took over came from Penpushing Media, adding that she was also proud to be associated with the organisation.
She equally commended the management and staff of the station for their support since her assumption of office and appealed for them to sustain the tempo and promised in ensuring that the positive impact of all staff is felt.
Members of the management staff of the radio station on hand to receive the Penpushing Media team include Mr. Tunji Idowu (Head of News), Mr. Yusuf Adetunji (Head of Procurement), Mr. Sowunmi (Administrative Officer), Mr. Osunlana (Head of Audit), Mr. Ayodeji Omotosho (OB and Sports), Mr. Dapo Oyekanmi (Head of Programmes), and Mr. Soji (Head of Finance).
