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By Akinyemi R. Akanmu Bolaji
“Happy 80th Birthday to an iconic statesman, veteran broadcaster, distinguished diplomat,
Your life’s work has profoundly impacted Nigeria’s development. As a broadcasting pioneer, you informed and educated the nation. As a politician, you served with integrity and vision. As an ambassador to the Philippines, you elevated Nigeria’s global standing. Dr Yemi Farounbi served as Board Chairman Several Radio stations in Nigeria,
As a public affairs analyst, your incisive insights continue to shape national discourse. Your leadership, including becoming NTA’s General Manager at 33 Years Old inspires future generations.
As my mentor and father figure, your guidance, wisdom, and dedication to excellence have been invaluable. Your selfless service to Nigeria is a shining example. Nigeria President Umaru Yaradua GCFR gave him National Honor because of his Service to national level with (OON Officer of the Order of Niger) Currently Serve as Member Governing Council First Private University in Oyo state, Lead City University Ibadan and Currently Chairman Governing Council First Private Polytechnic in Oyo state, Ibadan City Polytechnic, He Was Nigeria Ambassador to phillipens in 2012-2015,
On this milestone, He was Adjunct Lecturer at Bowen University for several years and First Academic Staff in Communication and Language Arts department University of Ibadan, I celebrate your life, legacy, and unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s progress. May this new chapter bring joy, good health, and continued impact. I celebrate original Igbominaland Citizen where he First belongs before he became a Yoruba man. Founding Member of Society of Nigeria Broadcasters (SNB), Ambassador Dr Yemi Farounbi has mentored Many Respected Radio and Television Broadcasters in Nigeria and beyond, First Chairman of Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo state BCOS , Ibadan.
Thank you for being an exemplary leader and role model. I wish you a joyous 80th birthday and many more years of blessings.
Your remarkable broadcasting, diplomatic, political, and analytical career inspires me. Your leadership, integrity, and dedication to Nigeria’s progress are exemplary. As my mentor, your guidance has shaped my path. Wishing you joy, good health, and many more years of impact.
