Veteran journalist Asiwaju Sola Adebayo has once again demonstrated the power of camaraderie and humanity within the journalism profession.
When news reached him about the critical condition of his colleague, Comrafe Dave Okpogadie, who had been hospitalized after a major surgery of mouth Cancer at Asaba Specialist Hospital in Delta State and is going to Enugu State for further treatment, Adebayo who was recently honoured by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, with an award of excellence, wasted no time.
Adebayo, a former Bureau Chief of the Vanguard, Punch, and National Mirror Newspapers for over three decades, despite his packed schedule, he immediately reached out to ascertain the extent of Okpogadie’s plight.
Realizing that mounting medical bills threatened his colleague’s treatment, Adebayo stepped in, settling the debt in full and ensuring that Okpogadie received uninterrupted care.
His act of generosity not only relieved the financial burden on Okpogadie’s family but also sent ripples of hope through the local journalism community, emphasizing the importance of solidarity.
This followed a request made by the State Welfare Committee Chairman, Ruth Omigie, on the WhatsApp platform of NUJ, seeking financial assistance for Comrade Okpogadie’s medical treatment.
In a note of appreciation for the donor’s generous support, Asiwaju Sola Adebayo, the State Council Chairman, Comrade Churchill Oyowe, and Secretary, Comrade Victor Sorokwu, expressed gratitude for his timely intervention on behalf of Okpogadie.
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Expression of Profound Appreciation To Asiwaju Sola Adebayo
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, on behalf of all its members, expresses its profound gratitude to our distinguished elder, veteran journalist, and philanthropist, Asiwaju Sola Adebayo, for his extraordinary and selfless contributions toward supporting our colleague, Dave Okpogadie, in his battle with cancer of the gum.
Your uncommon generosity and dedication, even in these economically challenging times, have gone above and beyond all expectations. Following your initial significant support during the first fund raising effort, your singular act of providing the entire N2.5 million during the second appeal fund drive has left us awestruck and deeply touched.
This extraordinary act of kindness is a wonderful and true reflection of your compassionate spirit, commitment to humanity, and dedication to the welfare of others. You have demonstrated that true leadership and greatness lie in the ability to uplift others, even when it is not convenient.
On behalf of the NUJ Delta State Council, we say a heartfelt thank you. Your exemplary actions are an inspiration to us all, and we pray that your kindness is rewarded abundantly. May you continue to be blessed with good health, prosperity, and fulfillment in all your endeavours.
Signed:
Ruth Omigie (Welfare Committee Chairman)
Amaechi Okwara (Welfare Committee Secretary
Churchill Oyowe (Council Chairman)
Victor Sorokwu (Council Secretary
