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The Chairman of Cavista Holdings limited, Mr John Olajide has donated a set of laptop computers to members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Ekiti State Council.
The chairman presented the laptops to the members of the chapel, who are representative of the National Newspapers in Ekiti state.
Presenting the gifts to the members on Friday October 18,2024 at the chapel’s office located in the Old Governor’s Office, Ado-Ekiti, Olajide explained that the presentation was in fulfilment of his support to the chapel to enhance their quest for digital journalism which formed major discussions during the September 26th,2024 annual event of the chapel.
The chairman was represented by the Director of Community Engagement of Cavista Holdings and Deputy Executive Director,Agbeyewa Farms, Alhaji Dauda Lawal(ADL)
Lawal said the gesture which is into millions is part of the organization’s commitment to support the noble media profession and the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the state.
He said the chairman of Cavista remained committed to the growth and development of the state through his investments in the agriculture and hospitality sectors.
He assured the chapel that the laptop computers have been configured to work perfectly in advancing their journalism responsibilities towards the betterment of the society, urging them to make judicious use of the computers.
Speaking, the Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun commended the chairman of Cavista Holdings Limited for the gesture, describing him as an iconic man making great impacts in the business and technology world.
Olatunbosun who expressed delight in the gesture, noted that the state government is happy with the collaboration it has with Cavista which he said is adding great values to the state’s economy.
The Commissioner explained that the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji will remain resolute and undeterred in providing the enabling environment for investment opportunities to thrive in the state.
He called on other private organizations and investors to emulate Cavista Holdings Limited in investing in the state, assuring them of government support.
Olatunbosun lauded members of the chapel for their support to the Oyebanji-led administration in the last two years, promising that media practitioners would not be gagged nor intimidated in the course of carrying out their responsibilities.
Responding, the vice chairman of the Chapel, Gbenga Sodeinde who received the items on behalf of the members appreciated the chairman of Cavista Holdings limited for the gesture, assuring him that the laptops would be effectively deployed to bolster their journalism works.