Veteran broadcaster, Bode Alalade, has passed on. This happened on Tuesday at his home in Ogudu GRA, Lagos, he was aged 75 years. He was a veteran broadcaster and former General Manager NTA 7, Lagos. And in his several decades in broadcasting, Otunba Alade exhibited great versatility and intellectualism. He was a presenter, news caster producer, writer and great administrator.
Admired for his deep, rich voice, Alalade was a quintessential newcaster, Especially on the 9pm network news on the NTA. Alalade joined the National Broadcating Corporation (NBC) in 1973 and spent several years as a broadcaster, that was beamed to over 30 million viewers.
He was born in Ibadan, Oyo State on July 14, 1937. He had his primary and secondary education at Princess School and Government School in Lagos. St. Peter’s School, Aremo, Ibadan, Hussey College, Warri, between 1952-56; Ibadan Grammar School 1957-58, Fourah Bay College, Sierra Leone; the University College, Sierra- Leone, 1961-64; University of London, 1968-69 and University of Lagos 1986-87.
Otunba Alalade was not only one of Nigeria’s broadcasting legends, but also a passionate teacher— (former high school teacher), college lecturer and TV and Radio broadcast journalism trainer— with a flair for grooming aspiring journalists.
He was quoted as saying: “I love teaching, it’s my passion. And that is why I don’t want these things to die,” an indication of his commitment to cultural preservation, rural community development, historical documentation and ensuring that knowledge is transferred from the older generation to the younger generation.
He will missed.......may his gentle soul Rest in Peace!
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