Former Ambassador to the Philippines and ace broadcaster, Ambassador Yemi Farounbi, led other dignitaries in paying tribute to the ace broadcaster, Chief Anike Agbaje-Williams.
A night of tribute, tagged ‘Media Celebration of Life for a Trailblazer’ was held in her honour in Ibadan on Wednesday.
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The tribute to Agbaje-Williams, which had in attendance Ambassador Farounbi, Chief Bisi Adesola, the Chairperson, Enforcement of Rule of Law Agency, Oyo state, Rtd Justice Aderemi and a host of others, stated that the deceased made an indelible mark in broadcast journalism during her lifetime.
They noted that her exit has created a big vacuum that would be difficult to fill.
In their various submissions, they described late Agbaje-Williams as a thoroughbred professional.
“She was dutiful, diligent and highly professional in the discharge of her duty.
“She abhorred laziness but was always ready to assist the upcoming journalists to attain a high level of professionalism.
“Late Agbaje-Williams was a role model not only to the up-and-coming journalists but to the mothers.
“She has fought a good fight and conquered.”
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