Ondo state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has honoured TVC news correspondent, Ayodeji Moradeyo who was recently decorated as the best reporter by Impact Media group.
Moradeyo was awarded Best TV Reporter for 2019 in the Electronic Media category at the 9th Ondo State Media Award .
Governor Akeredolu while receiving the TVC news correspondent, congratulated him and urged him to be more dedicated to duty.
Akeredolu who particularly commended journalists in the state for their commitment to their profession despite the the obvious hazard involved, explained that the issue of group insurance was easier as every member was insured at once.
“Every profession has its own hazards. You are insured for everything, not just accidents alone. Group insurance is good and cheap,” he said.
The governor further lauded the efforts of Moradeyo and advised him to keep it up.
“This is reward for your tireless labour. I congratulate you on our part as a government, and we appreciate your work here with us.
Akeredolu equally ordered life insurance for his press crew.
Earlier, the state commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Donald Ojogo, described Moradeyo as someone who had traversed the broad spectrum of the broadcast industry.
“He was the state correspondent for Glaxy TV before moving to TVC. We have been around together for some time doing the same work.
“We were enthralled by his positive exploits. He has brought glory to himself and his family,” Ojogo added.
Also, the Chairman, NUJ Ondo State Council, Mr Tona Aderoboye, congratulated the awardee and described the honour by the governor as unprecedented.
He further commended the governor for creating a conducive environment for journalists to thrive in the state, just as he laudable the governor for various people-oriented projects across the state.
Responding, Moradeyo, thanked the governor for the special recognition, and lauded his efforts in ongoing and completed projects spanning the state.
“I thank you for your efforts in Ondo State. The people can also see the laudable project you have doing,” the awardee stressed
“Every profession has its own hazards. You are insured for everything, not just accidents alone. Group insurance is good and cheap,” he said.
The governor further lauded the efforts of Moradeyo and advised him to continue to give his best.
“This is reward for your tireless labour. I congratulate you on our part as a government, and we appreciate your work here with us.
Earlier, Mr Ayodeji Moradeyo, TVC reporter, thanked the governor for the special recognition, and lauded his efforts in ongoing and completed projects spanning the state.
Also, Mr Donald Ojogo, Commissioner for Information, described Moradeyo as someone who had traversed the broad spectrum of the broadcast industry.
“He was the state correspondent for Galaxy TV before moving to TVC. We have been around together for some tine doing the same work.
“We were enthralled by his positive exploits. He has brought glory to himself and his family,” he said.
Similarly, Mr Tona Aderoboye, Chairman NUJ, Ondo State, also congratulated the awardee and described the honor by the governor as unprecedented.
He further commended the governor for creating a conducive environment for journalists to thrive in the state, and laudable projects.
