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NASRE Foundation Holds 2nd Humanitarian Supports For Media Practitioners With Challenges And Families Of Deceased Journalists

NASRE Foundation Holds 2nd Humanitarian Supports For Media Practitioners

OpenLife Nigeria reports that the 2nd edition of the Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors, NASRE, Foundation’s supports for media practitioners with challenges as well as the families of departed journalists held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at The City Pulse Lounge LTV8, Agidingbi, Ikeja Lagos.

 

NASRE puts smiles on the face of a beneficiary

The NASRE Foundation event saw the distribution of gift items, cash, and Nestlé products to the beneficiaries from Ogun and Lagos States, some of whom are either widows, widowers, or journalists with varying degrees of challenges.

The beneficiaries included Stanley Okoronkwo who is currently down with ailment but had worked with The Comet, Today's Choice, and The Nation Newspaper newspapers respectively.

A beneficiary at the event

Kayode Aponmade and Adebiyi Regina Aderemi who benefitted worked with Daily Times  and Ogun State Television .

Mrs. Omolola Adeyinka of News Continental and Soneye Olusegun Afolabi, Director of Information at Obafemi Owode Local Government were part of the beneficiaries.

The list of beneficiaries included Princewill Ekwujuru of Vanguard Newspaper who was a former chairman of the Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria but died in August 2021; Michael Alonge who worked at Fame Magazine and Global Excellence but passed away on December 10, 2022; Tunde Bello of Global Times as well as Lekan Onalapo, a former City People photojournalist.

Another beneficiary of NASRE Foundation at the event

Dapo Oshin of LTV8 and  Johnmark Ukoko who was previously with Guardian and Daily Times including  Josiah Abiola who managed the political desk of Global Excellence were part of the beneficiaries.

Expressing their gratitude, the beneficiaries shared their stories and appreciations.

Soneye Olusegun Afolabi, a journalist from Ogun, said, “I initially thought it was a scam. After losing my wife eight years ago, this is the first assistance I've received. I commend this initiative and pray for its continuity.”

Mrs. Omolola Adeyinka echoed similar sentiments, “My husband died two and a half years ago, and I have never received such help from any media organization. It's important for the public to know that journalists also need support.”

Other beneficiaries

Gboyega Aponmade, son of the late Prince Kayode Aponmade, was moved by the foundation's efforts: “When my mom told me about the support, I was skeptical. Seeing this for myself, I'm overwhelmed. I hope this initiative continues to grow.”

NASRE President, Comrade Femi Oyewale, emphasized the foundation's mission: “We are committed to supporting media practitioners in need.

Beneficiaries

“The NASRE Media Foundation was created to assist those facing challenges within our profession. I urge corporations, institutions, and individuals to support the Foundation so that no media practitioner is left without help in times of need.”

The NASRE Media Foundation's support program stands as a testament to the solidarity and community spirit within the media industry, offering much-needed relief and hope to those in need.

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