Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, played host to a gathering of top journalists, dignitaries, and well-wishers as TVC News Ondo State Correspondent, Ayodeji Moradeyo, held the final burial ceremony of his late father, Pa David Ademola Moradeyo.
The event, held at Jisol Hall, Ibadan, was filled with emotion and celebration of life as colleagues, family, and friends paid glowing tributes to the departed patriarch.
Among the dignitaries in attendance were members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, led by their Chairman, Omo’ba Leke Adegbite, and the Chief Press Secretary to the Ondo State Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan.
The NUJ delegation commiserated with the Moradeyo family, praying for divine comfort and urging them to sustain their father’s enduring legacy of discipline and integrity.
In his remarks, Moradeyo expressed deep appreciation to colleagues and guests for their overwhelming support.
“I express my heartfelt gratitude to members of the NUJ led by Omo’ba Leke Adegbite. They stood by me through it all, and I will forever be grateful,” he said.
Fondly known as Ayolomo, the journalist described his late father as a principled man who placed high value on education and moral upbringing.
“My father was a disciplinarian who gave us sound education and moral training. His legacy will continue to guide us,” he added.
Pa David Ademola Moradeyo passed away on January 15, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving behind children, grandchildren, and an inspiring legacy of integrity and hard work.
Option 2: “TVC’s Ayodeji Moradeyo Celebrates Father’s Legacy as Journalists, Dignitaries Converge on Ibadan”
It was a gathering of the media community and notable figures in Ibadan as TVC News Ondo Correspondent, Ayodeji Moradeyo, laid his father, Pa David Ademola Moradeyo, to rest.
Held at Jisol Hall, the colourful ceremony drew journalists from across the South-West and members of the NUJ Ondo State Council, led by Omo’ba Leke Adegbite, alongside top government officials including Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the Ondo State Governor.
The NUJ delegation, in their condolence message, praised the late Pa Moradeyo’s values and urged the family to sustain his exemplary legacy.
In a show of gratitude, Moradeyo thanked his colleagues and guests for their unwavering support, describing his late father as a disciplined and upright man whose teachings shaped his life and career.
Pa David Moradeyo, aged 84, passed away on January 15, 2025, leaving behind a family steeped in education, service, and moral strength.
Option 3: “Tributes as TVC Correspondent Ayodeji Moradeyo Buries Father in Ibadan”
The media community in the South-West on Saturday converged in Ibadan for the final burial ceremony of Pa David Ademola Moradeyo, father of TVC News Ondo Correspondent, Ayodeji Moradeyo.
Held at Jisol Hall, the ceremony was attended by dignitaries including the NUJ Ondo Council Chairman, Omo’ba Leke Adegbite, and the Chief Press Secretary to the Ondo State Governor, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan.
Colleagues and friends described the late Pa Moradeyo as a man of integrity, discipline, and faith who lived a life worthy of emulation.
In his remarks, Ayodeji, popularly known as Ayolomo, thanked the NUJ and other guests for their solidarity and prayers.
“My father instilled in us the values of education, hard work, and honesty. His legacy will forever live in us,” he said.
Pa David Moradeyo passed on January 15, 2025, at the age of 84, and is survived by children, grandchildren, and a lasting legacy of service to humanity.
