President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, felicitated Dr Doyin Abiola, Nigeria’s first female newspaper editor and former Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief, Concord Press Nigeria Limited, on the occasion of her 75th birthday.
According to a statement by Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, President Buhari appreciated Dr Abiola’s remarkable contributions to the growth of the Nigerian media industry and for inspiring many others to build successful careers as members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm.
Adesina added that President Buhari recognised Dr Abiola’s positive influence on responsible journalism in the country as a thorough-bred reporter, columnist and editor.
He said the President urged the veteran journalist to sustain her support towards raising the bar of professionalism, responsibility and accountability in the Nigerian media as a trusted source of information in a democracy.
He said the President joined family, friends and protégés of Dr Abiola in praying for her health and happiness.
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