21st May, 2022
BY IBRAHIM KEGBEGBE
It was a grand celebration today at Akure, the Ondo State capital where the Director of Special Programmes, Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) Dr Jide Johnson had his wedding.
The storming of the ceremony by New Nigeria People’s Party, (NNPP) presidential aspirant, Olufemi Ajadi, and his entourage added colour to the event.
Ajadi told journalists on the sidelines that he decided to grace the event to give honour to whom it was due.
He reiterated that Johnson’s regime as deputy provost in the school was remarkable and that his friendly disposition was the reason past and present students of NIJ including a past provost of the school, Mr Gbemiga Ogunleye, could grace the wedding.
Mentioning Johnson’s style of teaching as worthy of commendation, he added that his understanding of journalism was the reason some popularly called him ‘Olukoni’ -the teacher.
“When J.J talks, he expresses himself in wisdom and knowledge. So, he is revered in journalism.”
“I wish Dr. Jide Johnson and Mrs. Jumoke Johnson a happy married life,” he said.
Ajadi added that aside from being young at heart, Johnson was a friendly professional, and usually willing to share ideas with anyone who needed it.
“It has been a busy day for us, but I just resolved that I must show my face at this wedding.
“It is to show how important today’s event is to us”, he said.
Guests at the event included past provost of the NIJ, Mr Gbemiga Ogunleye, former chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, Dr Kazeem Akinreti; present NUJ secretary, Mr. Tunji Olalere; The Head of Department, Mass Communication (NIJ), Mr Mike Osuji; The Students’ Affairs Officer, Mrs. Esther Eke; Senior lecturers, Maureen Popoola. Cami Ezenwa, Lateef Odegbenle, Mr Akin Ojo, and PRO, Mr Tolulope Ojemuyiwa amongst several others.