Sufuyan Ojeifo @ 58: Justice Amaize says THE CONCLAVE publisher is a thoroughbred and consummate journalist (see list of some other significant well wishers)

The confetti of goodwill and tributes have continued to drop on the publisher and editor-in-chief of THE CONCLAVE online newspaper, Sufuyan Ojeifo, who celebrated his 58th birthday on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, this time round from a retired judge in Edo State, Hon. Justice Roland Amaize, a former Director of Information and Press at NAFDAC, Abubakar Jimoh, PhD and publisher of Development Monitor magazine, Pastor Peter O. Emuekpere.

Justice Amaize, who described Ojeifo as a thoroughbred and consummate journalist, had his position shared by Dr Jimoh. Jimoh agreed that Ojeifo is a thoroughbred and added “quintessential” to reinforce his depiction

Read Justice Amaize’s intervention, entitled “To the thoroughbred and consummate Journalist, Sufuyan Ojeifo”: “I’m not unmindful of the fact that not a few eminent persons have raised their voices to felicitate you on your 58th birthday. This being the case, I reckon that mine, within those lots, runs the risk of being drowned, with the concomitant effects of being silenced and accordingly unheard.

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“All the same, I have chosen to rise and be counted among those whose voices must be heard on this occasion. Consequently, on this auspicious and unique occasion of your 58th birthday, and in recognition of your great exploits in your chosen career, I wish you God’s continuous guidance, protection and direction now and beyond. May the reason for this occasion metamorphose from the intangible to the tangible and abide in your home like the Crown of Christ. Congratulations!”

From Dr Abubakar Jimoh’s prolific mind come the following beautiful lines, entitled: “Congratulation message to a quintessential and thoroughbred journalist”: “I join other friends, well-meaning Nigerians and professional colleagues to wholeheartedly congratulate you on your 58th birthday. Your track records of achievements, successes and imprints as a quintessential, thoroughbred and consummate journalist, publisher, public relations guru, puritanical activist and reformist are worthy of emulation and celebration. Your towering image, social and political networks surpass that of an octogenarian. I rejoice with you and wish you continuous good health, long life and prosperity. Happy birthday my dear brother.”

Publisher of Development Monitor Magazine, Pastor Emuekpere, wrote: “My dearest brother Ojeifo, congratulations and happy 58th birthday to you. May God continue to keep and watch over you as you navigate the murky waters of journalism in Nigeria. May your pen (ink) never go dry as you continue to age gracefully. Enjoy your new age.”

Managing Director of Airwaves Nigeria Ltd, Mr Ajeet Batsa described Ojeifo as a brilliant media professional who should always be celebrated at every opportunity. He congratulated him and prayed that the Almighty God would bless him with health, prosperity and happiness in the coming years.

Those who touched base with Ojeifo on the occasion included, among others, Prof Abdul Hamid, Dr U.S.Hassan (both of the Public Administration Dept of the University of Abuja), Dr John Abuere (A retired NYSC director), Hon Abdul Oroh (journalist, lawyer and activist), Mr Boniface Emenalo (a Director in the National Assembly), Mr Kola Ologbondiyan (former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party), Chief Tajudeen Aderibigbe (the Nene of Owo and intrepid businessman), Mr Kolade Harrison (a Us-based health professional), Adetutu Koyi (Abuja Bureau Editor of Sun newspaper), Juli Okah Donli (former DG of NAPTIP), Ambassador Barth Ikiebe (Editor-in-Chief, GNN), Mr Andrew Iro Okungbowa (former Chief Press Secretary to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State), Mr Lekan Sanni (Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State), Dr Emeka Okengwu (Development Consultant), Frank Ike Chude (Abua-based Legal professional), Mr Osita Nwajah (a director at EFCC), Hon Festus Ebea (former Deputy Speaker, Edo House of Assembly), Mr Teddy Obaseki (US-based businessman), Mr frank Evbuomwan (former Commissioner in Edo State), Mr Erasmus Ikhide (Publisher of Trojan), Mr Henry Asor (a consultant on DAD at the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning). Mr Attanacius Ugbome (former Special Assistant Special Duties at the Ministry of Budget and National Planning), Mr Rajab Rahman (NDIC), Mr Frederick Nwabufo (Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Public Engagement), Dr Niyi Ibeitan (Head of Media Relations at NCC), Modestus Chukwulaka (European Union), Steve Onwuka (ECOWAS Commission), Mr Bode Oke (a retired Director in the Federal Civil Service), Mr Ken Aigbegbele, Barrister Uche Anyanwu, Omooba Segun Adewale, Collins Edomaruse (Publisher of Metrowatch), Olori Janet Afolabi, Adamson Adeboro (SAN), Bola Aidi (SAN), Mrs Tunde Asaju (Nigeria’s Embassy in Canada), Princess Juan Jummai Idonije, Ikechukwu Ani (Head of media Relations Dept at Police Service Commission), Dr Ademola Adebo (former Commissioner at CCB), Dr Tony Aiyejina (Commissioner at NPC), Dr Eddy Odumosu (PR consultant), Mrs Adebowale Olujimi (Director at Emadeb Energy Services Ltd), Mr Ikeddy Isiguzo (columnist), Engr Tunji Ariyomo (former Special Assistant -Energy infrastructure), in Ondo State Government), Barrister Vincent Adodo, Matthew Ogwuche, PhD, Barrister Jude Igbanoi, Robert Obioha (PhD) Chairman, Editorial Board of Sun newspaper), Pastor Ola Omosebi (RCCG), Biodun Awolaja (Op page editor at Nigerian Tribune), the leadership and membership of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP).

The list is simply inexhaustive.