By Babatunde Tiamiyu
The leadership, mentorship and professional legacies of the late ace broadcaster, Babatunde Olaniyi popularly known as “Tio common” should not be allowed to be wiped off the media space.
This was the key submission by the spiritual leader in charge of the church of White Ark, Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital, Prophet Olabode Giwa, in his admonition to the professional offsprings of the late Olaniyi “Tio common” in the broadcast media industry at the 2nd remembrance gathering to honour the late “Tio common.”
Prophet Giwa encouraged them to immortalize his name and works through a Radio/Television programme or a dedicated annual event.
Prophet Giwa also emphasized that the deceased lived a sacrificial live.
Notable media stakeholders at the event, including Mr. AbdulRasak Abdulganiyu, Mr. Oyetayo Oladimeji and Mrs Dauda Kolawole all agreed that Mr Babatunde Olaniyi left an indelible mark on the sand of broadcast media industry in Ibadan and across southwest Nigeria
Speaking with Pensioners’ FM, wife of the deceased, Lady Evangelist Olayinka Olaniyi , who said after two years, she still missed her husband’s love and care appreciated family, friends and colleagues for standing by her and the children.
The late Babatunde Akanbi Olaniyi “Tio common” dies two years ago on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 at the age of 67 and was buried on Friday,September 29th, same year.
