Online Media congratulate ex-Chairman, NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel, Ajibola on appointment as CPS to Deputy Governor.

Nigeria's Osun Online Media Practitioners Association (OOMPA) congratulated one of its journalism colleagues, Olaniyi Ajibola, on his appointment to the Deputy Governor of Osun State, Mr Benedict Alabi, as Chief Press Secretary (CPS).

This is contained in a statement signed by Comrade Tunde Bright Olorungbotemi, the Association's publicity secretary, and made available to Newsmen in Osogbo on Thursday.

Ajibola, who took over the duties of Mr Sunkanmi Ajiboye, the former CPS, who is now the deputy governor 's principal staff officer.

It said the news of Ajibola’s appointment as CPS did not come as a surprise to the Association, saying that his sound training in journalism, professionalism and public experience in the career made him an asset.

It said Ajibola’s strength amongst other noble qualities, must have informed the decision of the Deputy Governor on his appointment.

“The Chairman of OOMPA, Mr Jare Ismahil Tiamiyu, members of the executive cabinet, and general membership of our association, rejoice with you on this appointment.

“I wish to further join your family, NUJ, members of Correspondents Chapel, friends and associations in the prayers of Almighty Allah (SWT) to guide you in the discharge of your new responsibilities,’’ the statement added.