President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated one of Nigeria’s finest journalists, Professor Olatunji Dare, on his 80th birthday.
Commending Professor Dare’s continued engagement in quality journalism and mentorship of younger professionals towards building a stronger Nigeria, President Tinubu applauded his satirical writings which have been the subject of academic research in tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
The President in a statement signed by his Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, celebrated the former Chairman of the Editorial Board of The Guardian Newspaper and weekly columnist of The Nation for his commitment to journalistic integrity and ethics, even when he faced adversity and repression during the military era.
The President prays for God’s blessing on Professor Olatunji Dare with good health and happiness as well as many more years to behold a greater and prosperous Nigeria.
Professor Olatunji Dare a recipient of several national and international academic and professional awards, the Emeritus Professor of Communication from Bradley University, Illinois, United States, has significantly contributed to public discourse in the country and beyond through his incisive columns in national newspapers and research papers in reputable journals.
Dominica Nwabufo