NewsDirect @ 12: Publisher awards long serving staff

By Ridwan Adekunle

It was not only a day of joy but reward for Staff of Nigerian NewsDirect as the publisher of the print medium, Prince (Dr) Samuel Ibiyemi, rewarded seven staff who have served for a minimum period of 5 years to mark her 12th anniversary.

Some of the awardees include Mr Wale Alayande, Production Manager, Mrs Hope Christopher, Head, Conferences and Events, Mrs Susan Oni, Head, Adverts and Special Projects, Mr. Yinka Ogungbinle, Chief Circulation Officer, Mr. Salau Isiaka, Senior Circulation Officer, Mr Kolawole Owolabi, Senior Production staff.

Host, Ibiyemi, who is the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, presented the awards to the staff.

In his goodwill message,  appreciated the awardees for their worthwhile contribution to the development of the organisation.

“I must be sincere, I salute your courage, commitment, loyalty and dedication. Even during the hard days, you stood by us.

“Some of your colleagues left us, but out of the love you have for NewsDirect you didn’t leave us.

“I am excited that you have found a home in Nigerian NewsDirect, hence staying this long. I thank you for your belief in the dream of Nigerian NewsDirect and for playing a key role in its fulfilment,” he said.