The Chief Executive Officer of Pelican Valley, Ambassador Babatunde Adeyemo, has passionately called for urgent reforms to improve the welfare of media professionals in Nigeria.
The Veteran journalist – turned real estate practitioner, warned that continued neglect of journalists could undermine their capacity to fight and defend democracy.
He made the call while chairing the second empowerment programme organised by the Oniroyin Support Initiative in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Adeyemo stressed that the sacrifices of journalists should no longer be met with poor remuneration, indifference, and weak support systems.
The event, held at Basic Trust International, Oke-Ilewo, brought together media managers, journalists, families of deceased media workers, and industry stakeholders to address growing concerns over practitioners’ wellbeing.
Adeyemo, who is also into philanthropy through Oko Opo Widow Foundation, a not – for – profit charity organisation that caters to the widows, children and the downtrodden members of society, commended the initiative for sustaining the vision of its late founder, describing it as a critical support system for journalists and their families.
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