The Pioneer Editor-In-Chief of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Prof. Victor Adefela, has called on parents to allow their children to follow their passion in choosing career paths.
This, according to Adefela, helps children to succeed in life.
Meanwhile, the 85 years old Professor gave the advice on June 30, while presenting his new book titled “Notes Along The Way” at NAN Media Centre in Iganmu, Lagos.
Adefela, who was accompanied by his wife, Oluyemisi, also spoke on how the COVID-19 lockdown and the attendant boredom of staying indoors, in the U.S, eventually resulted in him putting pen to paper to author the book.
Prof. Adefela opined that passion for journalism drew him into the profession and it had been a wonderful experience.
He affirmed that, life is interesting and meaningful when people do what they actually like, as against professions imposed by parents for various reasons.
“Whatever your children want to do, let it be and give them the support.
“Let people be what they want to be, that is the only way they can find fulfillment,” he reiterated.
Adefela while speaking about his book, said it was a collective story of his life journey.
Noting that he spent one tenth of his life in NAN and so devoted one tenth of the over 200-page book to the agency, which impacted his life positively.
“This is not the story of NAN, this is the story of Victor Adefela,” he stated.
The Managing Director of NAN, Mr Buki Ponle, while introducing the author, said the book presentation was about “giving honor to whom honor is due.”
He described Adefela as a father, mentor, and an icon, who contributed to what he had become.
The book reviewer, Mr Segun Adeyemi, was represented by a retired staff, Dr Kingsley Kubeyinje, who joined NAN in 1984.
Adeyemi said the book captured the reality and reputable of a journalist life.
Also, a former editor-in-chief, Mr Isaac Ighure and others took turns to relish exciting moments.
Ighure said he met “an organized and sweet NAN to work in” because Adefela laid the right foundation.
