Sina ODUNTAN
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari joined Nigerians and Nigeria’s
media industry in celebrating veteran journalist and founding Director of
Newswatch, Yakubu Mohammed, on his 70th birthday, praying for abiding good
health and strength.
According
to the statement by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media
and Publicity, Abuja on Sunday, Buhari felicitated with Mohammed, his family,
professional and political associates on the landmark age.
Buhari
commended Yakubu for his courage and dedication to the country “sometimes at
grave risks, working variously with some of the pillars of Nigerian print media
like New Nigerian, National Concord Newspapers, and co-founding the Newswatch
magazine in 1984.”
He
noted the contributions of the renowned columnist to the development of
journalism, particularly grooming the younger generation, and maintained that
his footprints were firmly imprinted on the media landscape.
The
President extolled Mohammed for maintaining the delicate balance of being at
the commanding heights of journalism, and keeping in touch with the grassroots.
He also
acknowledged Yakubu’s contributions to the growth, development and victory of
the All Progressives Congress, particularly in Kogi State.
President
Buhari prayed that the almighty God would grant the journalist longer life, and
bless his family.
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