President Tinubu Commends Leadership Group Newspapers On 20th Anniversary 

Nigeria’s President, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Leadership Newspaper for its enduring contribution to informed journalism and good governance.

Congratulating Leadership Newspaper Group on its 20th anniversary, President Tinubu in a congratulatory statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, fondly remembered Mr. Sam Nda-Isaiah, a pharmacist, businessman, columnist, and politician, who was the visionary founder and chairman of the newspaper group.

President Tinubu reaffirmed that his administration will continue to support journalists in performing their duties unhindered, free from threats, intimidation, or any form of inhibition, in accordance with the constitution.

The President also recalled Mr Nda-Isaiah’s invaluable contributions to Nigeria’s vibrant media landscape, from his time as a weekly columnist at Daily Trust newspaper to founding Leadership Confidential and later establishing the Leadership group of newspapers.

“The group began as a weekly newspaper on October 1, 2004, before transitioning to a daily national newspaper on February 1, 2006. The group also publishes LEADERSHIP Hausa and National Economy,” the statement said.

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President Tinubu commended the newspaper’s board, management, and staff for upholding the founder’s vision of producing a flagship national newspaper that promotes good governance, defends the interests of the Nigerian state and its people, and adheres to the highest ethical standards of journalism.

The President further acknowledged the role of Nda-Isaiah’s wife, Zainab, who epitomizes the ideal African woman. Following her husband’s passing in 2020, she took over as chairman and has successfully led the company to greater heights.

President Tinubu also recognized the critical contributions of a dedicated team, including media icon Azubuike Ishiekwene, the editor-in-chief.

“As friends, readers, and well-wishers celebrate Leadership Newspapers’ two-decade milestone, President Tinubu hopes that the Leadership Newspapers will continue to publish balanced stories that future generations will treasure as newspapers of untainted record,” the statement added.