Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, Nigeria Union of Journalist, Oyo And Ekiti state Chapter, RATTAWU and Freelance Independent Broadcaster Association of Nigeri Oyo state have expressed shock over the death of the General Manager, Fresh FM, Ado-Ekiti, Mr. David Ajiboye.
Governor Makinde in a condolence message described the sudden demise of Ajiboye as a painful loss, praying to God to grant the Chairman of the Fresh FM Stations, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, the Ajiboye family and the management of the FM stations the fortitude to bear the loss.
The governor, who equally prayed for the repose of the soul of the renowned media and entertainment chief, also expressed his condolences to the family he left behind.
A statement by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to Governor Makinde, Moses Alao, quoted him as saying that the late Ajiboye was a vivacious and easy going man, always full of life and ever so ready to advance the cause of the Fresh FM Stations.
“I am shocked by the news of the death of Mr. David Ajiboye, the General Manager, Fresh FM, Ado-Ekiti, after a brief illness.
“I commiserate with my friend and Chairman of Fresh FM, Evang. Dr. Yinka Ayefele, and the management of the Fresh FM Stations on the death of such a vibrant, trusted and dependable ally as Ajiboye.
“I also express my heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the late media and entertainment chief.
“I got to know Ajiboye many years ago and ever since I knew him, he had always been one vivacious and lively individual, who stands solidly by whatever he believes.
“Ajiboye was a good ambassador of the Fresh FM and certainly one its greatest defenders in all seasons. Having paid his dues as an entertainment reporter with the Tribune titles, Ajiboye further became a respected publicist and made a success of advancing Fresh FM’s cause.
“It is my prayer that God grants everyone close to him the fortitude to bear this great loss,” Makinde said.
Also, the Chairman of Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria, Oyo State Chapter, Comrade ‘Seun Awodele has commiserated with the Fresh FM family over the loss of their Ekiti Station Head, David Ajiboye.
According to the press statement issued by Amb. Taiwo Oguntoye, the media and publicity aide to Comrade Seun Awodele where the death of David Ajiboye was described as a rude shock to the entire broadcasting industry.
In the statement, Awodele commiserated with Evangelist Yinka Ayefele the owner of Fresh FM , the family of the late David Ajiboye and the entire entertainment Industry for this great loss.
According to him, ” The announcement of the death of David Ajiboye was a great loss to us all, we never saw it coming not even at this time that he was contributing greatly to our noble broadcasting professional. We pray for the repose of his soul and that God will grant us all the fortitude to bear this great loss most especially his immediate family, Fresh FM as a whole and our dear brother , Evangelist Yinka Ayefele “.
Rotimi Ojomoyela Chairman Ekiti state chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalist in a statement said “The death of Ajiboye came as a rude shock to the union, as he was a very diligent and humble journalist who had also shown rare support to NUJ since his deployment to Ekiti.
“It became more pathetic because Ajiboye died at a time his life was blossoming.
“We pray God to grant the immediate family of the deceased the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, while we also pray God to continue to protect members of the union.
