The pioneer chairman of Freelance and Independent Broadcasters’ Association of Nigeria (FIBAN), Ogun state chapter, Chief Ashamu Akinrinde is dead.
This was revealed in a statement issued by the Acting chairman of the Association, Comrade Aderoju Adejare and made available to newsmen on Monday in Abeokuta, the state capital.
The statement reads that Chief Akinrinde died at the early hours of today, Monday 12th of February, 2024 after a brief illness.
Comrade Adejare disclosed that, Chief Akinrinde was the pioneer chairman of the Association in the State between 1999 to 2005 and also served in many capacities.
He described the death of Chief Akinrinde as a great loss to the Broadcast industry in Ogun state and Nigeria as a whole, saying “he was a committed member of the Association and a good leader, worthy to emulate”.
He announced that the final burial of the late icon will hold on Friday 16th of February, 2024 at his residence, Enitan Street Behind MFM Obantoko Abeokuta, Ogun state by 10:00 am prompt.
He however, urged all members of the Association to be present at the burial to pay their last respect to the late leader.
Chief Akinrinde, during his lifetime was the anchor of a popular Radio Programme titled ‘OLEKU ON OGBC’ that had millions of listeners then.
Before his demise, he was also the anchor of ‘IGBADUNLOBADE’ every Tuesday, on Sweet FM 107.1 Abeokuta and ‘SAN LAARIN on Family FM 88.5 Abeokuta.