Professional colleagues, associates, friends and union leaders have paid tributes to the Financial Secretary, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FRCN Ibadan Chapel, Olalekan Quadri Olayiwola, who died on Wednesday, 16th September, 2026.
The emotional gathering, held at the Studio One of the Broadcasting House, Radio Nigeria Ibadan, had Members of the Committee of Management of FRCN Ibadan, members of staff, union leaders, his former classmates, and family members and other well wishers in attendance.
Late Olayiwola was a staff of the News and Current Affairs Department, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station until his death.
In his tribute, the Zonal Director, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Olufemi Fulani, represented by the Deputy Director, Programmes, Revd. Niyi Dahunsi, described Olayiwola as a dedicated member of staff, whose contributions to the corporation would be greatly missed.
Also speaking, the Deputy Director, News and Current Affairs Department, FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, and former Oyo NUJ chairman, Adewumi Faniran, said the late union leader would be remembered for his doggedness, reliability and commitment to the department and the union.
The Chairman, NUJ, Oyo State Council, Akeem Abass, stated that the deceased was a dependable friend and an asset to the union.
Earlier, Chairman, NUJ FRCN Ibadan Chapel, Oluwakayode Banjo, noted that Olayiwola’s loyalty and contributions to the chapel would remain indelible.
Banjo also announced that the chapel’s annual Ramadan lecture would be renamed “Olalekan Quadri Olayiwola Memorial Ramadan Lecture”
Also speaking, the General Manager, Radio Nigeria Asabari FM, Saki, Alhaji Nafiu Busari, described the late Financial Secretary as a soldier, who believed in doing what was right and best, praying that God repose his soul and give the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
In separate interviews, the Deputy Director, News and Current Affairs Department, Mrs Olubunmi Olalere, Oyo State Chairman of RATTAWU, Kehinde Olayade, Vice Chairman, NUJ FRCN Ibadan Chapel, Ms Rasheedah Makinde, Secretary, NUJ FRCN Ibadan Chapel, Olawale Asake, said the late media professional was a jovial, gentle and hardworking colleague.
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