Former Information Minister, Tony Momoh dies at 81

Nigeria’s former Minister of Information and Culture, Tony Momoh, is dead.

He died at the age of 81 on Monday at his residence in Abuja, the nation’s capital

He was appointed Minister of Information and Culture by General Ibrahim Babangida, holding the position from September 1986 until 1990.

Until his death, he was a strong supporter of restructuring and was outspoken about national affairs.

He was a veteran journalist and a member of the Nigerian Press Council. Prince Tony Momoh was awarded many honours, including fellowships of the Commonwealth Journalists’ Association, the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and the Advertising Council of Nigeria.

He worked in various capacities, including professional and administrative, in the Daily Times of Nigeria Group.

The late former Minister had degrees in Mass Communication and Law and was a solicitor and advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.

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