NEW DAWN FOR PRESENTERS AND PRODUCERS

Saturday 13th June 2009 marked the beginning of a new course for radio and television programme producers and presenters in Nigeria. It was the gathering of major stake holders in the electronic media with the sole purpose of establishing a guild which would foster unity and cooperation amongst members.

The RTPPG Converge as the event was tagged held at Lacampaigne Tropicana on Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos. The occasion witnessed amongst other things the appointment of interim executives who have been saddled with the responsibilities of steering the affairs of the guild until the conduction of a proper election. Veteran producer and the Chief Executive Officer of Callivision Network Ltd. Mr. Cally Ikpe was on hand to charge and encourage the group on the task ahead reminding them of the great role they play as media practitioners and the need to positively impact the society within which they operate. The guild is currently consulting with foremost Nigerian constitutional lawyer Barrister Fred Agbaje, concerning its legality and all proper registration procedures.

Some of the interim officers appointed include; Mr. Onucheyo Nasir (National President), Mrs. Joke Ulohotse (Vice President), Mr. Jude L. Richardson (Chief Whip), Mrs. Wunmi Inyang (Secretary), Mr. Bimbo Odumade (Financial Secretary), Mr. Gbenga Elutidoye (Publicity Secretary) and Mr. Frank O’Nero (Welfare Secretary). Koffi who is a member of the group by implication of his comedy show on television was also on ground to excite members and pledge his unflinching support for the RTPPG. Ms Hembadoon Ande; a publicist, Mr. Lanre Lawal; the CEO of Blarque Brother entertainment, Plus One; new music kids on the bloc, and H-man; whose profile is currently rising steadily, all availed the group their presence as observers.

This was the third convergence of RTPPG, the very first held at the Silverbird galeria on the 28th of March, 2009. The group hinted that a beach party for members is the next major event in the offing and would make details available soon.