Edo NUJ To Honour Late Bankole Balogun With Posthumous Award
Late Mr Bankole Balogun
By Simeon OSAJJIE
A pioneer General Manager of the then Bendel Broadcasting Service, Late Mr Bankole Balogun is to be presented with a posthumous award by the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists.
The Award describes Late Mr. Bankole Balogun as a Broadcaster who contributed to the development of the Journalism profession through Bendel Broadcasting Service (BBS). His commitment to the Broadcast industry remain a great record in the history of the Profession.
A joint statement signed by Comrade Festus Alenkhe and Comrade Andy Egbon, chairman and secretary respectively said Late Bankole Balogun dedicated his time and energy to researching and breaking news stories in the then BBS.
His son, Barrister Oladele Bankole Balogun who is the Executive Chairman of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is expected to represent the Balogun family of Igarra to receive the posthumous award.
The event is scheduled for Sunday 11th May, 2025 at the Press Centre in Benin City beginning from 4 pm.
Top government functionaries and array of Journalists drawn from various media organisations in the state are expected to grace the award ceremony.
