Eminent personalities in Oyo State have poured encomiums on a popular broadcast journalist, Mayor Isaac Brown as he celebrates his birthday this Wednesday.
Among those that celebrated the media icon are Governor Seyi Makinde, Adebayo Adelabu, APC gubernatorial canfidate in the 2019 election, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Barrister Bayo Lawal, Chairman Oyo State Housing Corporation and Engr Akeem Olatunji, Peoples Democratic Party Publicity Secretary among others.
Governor Seyi Makinde who made a surprise phone call to Isaac Brown on his programme this morning, lauded Mr Brown for displaying high level of professionalism while presenting his programme. Makinde said, “well to the birthday boy, this from the government and the good people of Oyo State, happy birthday to you, many happy returns in good health and also in fulfilment of God’s promises over your life, we wish you many years of good work for the people of Oyo State.”
On his part, Bayo Adelabu said, ” I want to join you guys to celebrate Isaac Brown, today being his birthday, I wish long life in good health and I wish him abundant prosperity in the name of Almighty Allah.”
Fatai Buhari wrote, “Mayor, I joined millions of admirers to say happy birthday to a very good man , may the lord continue to bless & reward you, Ameen.”
‘I felicitate an outstanding Newsman of the moment Mayor Isaac Brown who turns a year older today.Mayor bestrides Media Space particularly Radio/Electronic and Social.Your anchorage of popular programs on 105 .9 fm station otherwise known as Fresh FM has popularised that particular Station with a ting of Integrity and Professionalism which over time gave rise to majority radio listeners to gravitate to the Station.You enjoy freedom to show case an uncommon talent and professionalism,and have acquitted yourself.With this trend, your seat is reserved at the highest echelon of the Profession.You remember Larry King,C Amanpour,and other World Class journalists?. Please aim to equal and surpass them.The contents of your programs are always educative, momentous and rich.On behalf of all listeners of your programs ,I wish you a Happy birthday.”
Engr Akeem Olatunji wrote,
“You bring magic into the world of journalism & with your magic, this world becomes a better place to live in. Probably, that is because you are an angel. I seriously don’t know how boring a weekend would be without your voice.
Happy Birthday Mayor Isaac Brown.”
Isaac Brown’s colleagues, Dare Adekanbi of Nigerian Tribune and the chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists, Oyo State chapter, Demola Babalola went down the memory lane to outline the antecedents of the celebrant in the media space.
Some of those that Isaac Brown trained in the broadcast media include,
Segun Kehinde, Moyosore Bankola Sabina, Tope Adisa, Hellen Akpabio, James Oreofe among others.
