An Ibadan-based radio station, Agidigbo 88.7 FM, has offered employment and a full scholarship to a young boy, Samuel, who recently went viral after a video of him imitating newscasters and reading news circulated online.
The Ibadan-born boy, popularly known as Radio Boi, became an internet sensation after a video of him reading news in his indigenous Yoruba language trended on social media.
In the video, the boy was seen washing dishes while delivering a demo news broadcast, using his brother as an example.
Following the video’s circulation, the young boy captured the hearts of many with his impressive newscasting skills.
In a recent development, the owner of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, offered Samuel full employment and a scholarship.
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According to Hamzat, the contents of the employment letter presented to Samuel indicate that the radio station has officially employed him as a staff member and will sponsor his education while also paying him a salary throughout the period.
Hamzat added that the company would also provide him with practical training and mentorship in the field of broadcasting.
In a video recorded at Agidigbo FM in Ibadan, Hamzat said, “Today, I employed you as a staff member of Agidigbo FM. You are the youngest On-Air Personality (OAP). This is what the employment letter entails. We are the ones who will train you; we are the ones who will sponsor you until you finish school. Apart from training you, you will be earning a salary until you resume work fully.”
Appreciating Hamzat for the opportunity, Samuel, alongside his brothers who accompanied him to the radio station, prostrated and expressed their gratitude to him.
See the video below:
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