Oyewole was Chairman of the NUJ between 1978 to 1980.

He was later Chairman of the Oluyole warriors, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan.

Oyewole recently spoke with the incumbent, Ademola Babalola on July 3rd, 2020 following the news of the demise of one of his sucessors in office, Joe Abiola (a.k.a. Atumah).

Abiola, who also died about three weeks ago, took over from Oyewole and was NUJ Chairman for two terms, spanning between 1981 to 1985.

Oyewole had assured Babalola through phone call that he would grace the burial of Abiola and especially tributes being planned in honour of the deceased by NUJ. It comes up this Thursday at 2pm in Iyaganku press centre.

Lamenting the death of the erstwhile union leader, Babalola in a statement signed by the Secretary of NUJ, Comrade Sola Oladapo, on Tuesdaydescribed Oyewole’s passing as “shocking, devastating, unexpected, sad and one that caught the Union unawares”, because of the outstanding career of the erstwhile Chairman.

Oladapo said the news came when the executive was planning a special programme in honour of Abiola, saying, “the news of his demise came at a time when his wise counsel, experience and charismatic attributes as a father figure in NUJ and the society in general are much needed.”

The NUJ prays God to forgive Oyewole popularly called Uncle B.O, and grant him eternal rest.

It condole the family especially the wife, Mrs. Bose Oyewole, the children and the veteran journalists in the State and pray God to give them the fortitude to bear his irreplaceable loss.

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The State NUJ Chairman, Comrade Ademola Babalola stated this during a condolence visit to the widow of the late former governor in Ibadan,!the state capital.

It will be recalled that the late Ajimobi who died on June 25 was buried at his Oluyole residence on June 28 in Ibadan.

Speaking further, the NUJ boss noted that Ajimobi’s impact would be missed at all level, adding that the late former governor was a successful politician in Oyo State and Nigeria.

In his words, “We have come here to commiserate with you over the demise of your husband. We are friend to Ajimobi’s family. He was a patriot and distinguish Nigerian.

“It was pleasant to be with him. We have lost a great man in Oyo State. It will take us 50years to come before we can see someone like Ajimobi.

“He was the first person to have governed the state twice. We shall continue to remember him for good”

Babalola prayed that Almighty God forgive the shortcomings of the late Ajimobi and grant him eternal rest.

He also prayed that Almighty God grant the family, associates and the good people of the state fortitude to bear the loss.

Daughter of the deceased, Mrs Abisola Kola-Daisi, who spoke on behalf of the family, thanked the union for their love, support during and after the lifetime of their late father.

On the delegation are Mr Sola Oladapo, the Secretary, Mr Akeem Abas, the Treaurer, Mr. Kemi Olaitan, Mr. Raji Adebayo, Mr. Jeremiah Oke, Mrs Dupe Fehintola, and Mr. Musiliudeen Adebayo among others.

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The Union also frowned at recent development at the foremost teaching hospital in Nigeria, with confirmed four cases from its board and management.

In a release/tweet released by the CMD of the Hospital, Prof. Abiodun Otegbayo, he explained how he contracted the virus and tested positive for Covid-19.

The hospital management also confirmed that the Provost college of Medicine and his deputy also tested positive.

The fourth is the chairman of the board who had allegedly tested positive for the virus.

The NUJ in a press statement by its Chairman, Comrade Ademola Babalola  and Secretary,  Sola Oladapo wondered why due diligence was not done to ascertain the condition of all attendees at the meeting?

The Union also expressed concern on why the meeting had to hold despite the ongoing efforts to control Covid-19 spread in the state?

According to the NUJ, the CMD despite his knowledge of his exposure to a suspected case still went ahead granting interviews to journalists without warning them of his vulnerability.

The union viewed this act “as irresponsible and avoidable.”

The NUJ has therefore called on the Federal Government to stop paying lip service to the hospital.

It tasked the government to devise means of specially funding the UCH to prepare adequately for this pandemic.

“The reason to call for better funding of the UCH stemmed from the recent statement of the CMD, soliciting for funds from well meaning Nigerians to help the hospital with consumables and other medical necessities to fight the virus.

“The Federal Government must act very fast before things snowball out of control,” NUJ warned.

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Mr. Demola Babalola of Fresh FM  conveniently secured 179 votes to emerge, chairman, defeating his only rival, Mr. Adewumi Faniran of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria  (FRCN), who polled 6 votes, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

Also, Mr. Sola Oladapo of Federal Information Chapel had 175 votes to emerge, Secretary, while his rival,  Mr Bola Ogunlayi of Time Nigeria Magazine polled 10 votes.

Continuing, Mr. Akeem Abas of NAN  won the treasurer position after polling 167 votes to defeat Mrs. Busola Adetunji of the State Ministry of Information who polled 18 votes.

NAN reports that there was wild jubilation after the conclusion of the election and announcement of results of the three positions contested for.

NAN also added that the swearing-in of the newly elected officers was immediately conducted by Mr. Adebayo Salawu, an Ibadan based legal practitioner, in the presence of the Senior Assistant National Secretary of NUJ, Mr. Gbemiga Bamidele.

Babalola, while reacting to his victory vowed   to uphold the constitution of the union during his tenure as well as treat all members with fairness and equity.

“Let me use this medium to thank all members who supported me and those who supported my opponent.

“It is indeed a great honour for me to be elected to lead this union and I promise to be chairman to all.

” There is a better future for our union. The election has come and gone, we are one big family in NUJ. I appeal to all and sundry to be part of this new administration”, he said.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the Nigerian Tribune Chapel of NUJ, Mr. Tunde Busari advised the new executive to reflect on the past and fulfill its promises to uplift the union.

“Three years ago, Babalola lost the election but today he has won. He must use his experience outside of power to achieve the purpose for which he aspired for the position of chairman of the Oyo State Council of NUJ.

“I believe if he does that his administration will be successful”.

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