Total Grace Group Chairman, Akinduro Becomes Oyo NUJ Patron

By Seyifunmi Odunuga

IBADAN – The Chairman/CEO, Total Grace Group, Dr. Henry Akinduro, has accepted the appointment as Patron of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council.

Akinduro gave the acceptance in a letter addressed to the leadership of the union and made available to journalists at the weekend in Ibadan.

In a letter signed on his behalf by Mr. Abiodun Adu, Finance Director of the Group, Dr. Akinduro said he accepted the appointment to strengthen the relationship between the group and the union.

According to him, he believed that with his appointment as Patron, it will provide him an opportunity to further contribute to the development of not only the union, but the country as a whole.

The letter reads in part, “When I read through the letter, I ruminated over it and discussed with my team (Total Grace Group team), we considered it necessary and important to accept the kind gesture, especially when we realized that the position would strengthen and promote the cordial relationship we have already established. Equally, we hope this will help us contribute more to the economic development of our dear nation.

“In view of the importance of the appointment, I am using this medium to sincerely appreciate and accept your kind gesture evidenced by being recognized as the Patron of your esteemed Union.”