Adenike Ajayi, a former National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who served in the News and Current Affairs Department of Orange 94.5 FM, Akure, has completed her one-year national service, marking the end of a significant chapter of professional growth and valuable newsroom experience.

Ajayi gained practical knowledge in broadcast journalism through assignments across various newsroom units, including reportorial duties, news monitoring, news gathering, desk operations and conducting interviews for programmes.

Her service year provided an opportunity to apply academic knowledge to the demands of broadcasting, while developing essential skills in accuracy, discipline, teamwork and professional reporting.

The Director of News and Current Affairs, Adebimpe Akindele, described Ajayi as a diligent corps member who demonstrated enthusiasm and eagerness to learn, making good use of the opportunities available to her.

The Controller of News, Igbekele Ologun, also commended her dedication, industry and dependability, noting her commitment to newsroom responsibilities.

Head of Reportorial, Olumide Adeluwoye, highlighted Ajayi’s diligence, respectful conduct and willingness to learn, describing her as a valued member of the reportorial team.

Her colleagues, Abraham Isaac and Joshua Adedeji, also reflected on their experiences working with her, sharing memories of her contributions and the relationships built during her service year.

As she exits Orange FM, Ajayi leaves with valuable professional lessons, practical experience and lasting relationships that are expected to contribute to her future career.

The Orange FM newsroom appreciates her contributions and wishes her success, greater opportunities and fulfilment as she embarks on the next phase of her professional journey.