President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to one of Nigeria’s most esteemed journalists, Professor Olatunji Dare, on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President celebrated the former Chairman of the Editorial Board of The Guardian Newspaper and current weekly columnist for The Nation, lauding “his commitment to journalistic integrity and ethics, even when he faced adversity and repression during the military era.”
Professor Dare, an Emeritus Professor of Communication from Bradley University, Illinois, United States, is a recipient of numerous national and international academic and professional awards.
“He has significantly contributed to public discourse in the country and beyond through his incisive columns in national newspapers and research papers in reputable journals.
“His satirical writings have been the subject of academic research in tertiary institutions in Nigeria,” the statement read.
President Tinubu commended Professor Dare for his ongoing dedication to quality journalism and his role in mentoring younger professionals to help build a stronger Nigeria.
“May God bless Professor Olatunji Dare with good health and happiness, and grant him more years to behold a greater and prosperous Nigeria,” the President prayed.
