Fresh 106.9 FM, a private radio station owned by renowned gospel musician, Yinka Ayefele was on Friday inaugurated in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Speaking during the ceremony, Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Mrs Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, reiterated the commitment of the State Government to partner and cooperate with the media in the discharge of their duties for the benefit of the society.
According to her, media organizations in any clime are instruments for the advancement of good governance and democracy as the new outfit will enhance greater awareness, cooperation and participation of the citizens in government’s activities and programmes.
She commended the promoter of the new station for his vision in establishing the outfit in Ado-Ekiti, adding that democracy could only thrive with vibrant media and communication establishments.
Earlier in his welcome address, Chairman of Fresh 106.9 FM, Yinka Ayefele, thanked the state government as well as the governor’s wife for their show of solidarity and support towards the fulfilment of his dream to contribute in the socio economic development of the society through the media.
He pointed out that the project was in keeping with the vision of the state government to woo investors and collaborate with the private sector to promote economic advancement.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ayefele is also the owner of Fresh 105.9 FM radio in Ibadan.
Present at the event were Ekiti State Commissioners of Information and Values Orientation, Mr Muyiwa Olumilua, Arts and Culture, Prof. Ojo Bakare, as well as the Senior Special Assistance to Gov. Kayode Fayemi on Culture and Tourism, Mr Wale Ojo-Lanre, among other dignitaries
