President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday congratulated Mr Oludare Babarinsa, former Executive Director of Tell Magazine, on his 70th birthday.
President Tinubu saluted the Chairman/Managing Director of Gaskiya Media for attaining the milestone, which had been marked by decades of dedication and sacrifice to nation-building, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his Spokesman, said in a statement.
The President lauded Babarinsa’s distinguished journalism career, which started at the Daily Times, where he served as a youth corps member in 1981.
From there, Babarinsa’s passion for journalism evolved into activism through his work at Concord Newspapers, Newswatch, and his 15 years of service as Executive Director of Tell Magazine.
The President acknowledged Babarinsa’s role and commitment to the political and economic integration of the Yoruba people and his vast knowledge of Nigeria as a journalist-historian.
Tinubu also praised Babarinsa for promoting nation-building through his lucid writings throughout his illustrious career.
He further noted Babarinsa’s fearlessness and integrity during the era of military rule, when he, alongside other courageous media professionals, stood firm in the struggle for the enthronement of democracy and press freedom.
The President appreciated Babarinsa’s effort, along with his colleagues in the Nigeria Guild of Editors, to sustain good professional practice and mentor a generation of new media leaders who value truth, accuracy, balance, and fairness.
As Babarinsa joins the rank of septuagenarians, President Tinubu prays for his continued well-being, good health, and many more years of impactful service to Nigeria.(NAN)
