Copyright leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated renowned journalist and chairman of the Editorial Board of ThisDay Newspapers, Olusegun Adeniyi, on his 60th birthday, describing him as a pace-setter in journalism and one of Nigeria’s most respected voices of conscience. In a statement personally signed by him, Tinubu praised Adeniyi’s brilliance, integrity, and enduring contributions to national discourse, saying he has “set the pace for disciplined conversations and informed commentary” through his work as one of the country’s most-read columnists. “Turning 60 is an important milestone. I join your friends and family to celebrate you on this special day,” the President said. Tinubu lauded Adeniyi’s professional journey and impact on Nigeria’s media landscape, noting his record of excellence as a columnist, author, and public communicator. “As a journalist and one of our nation’s most-read columnists, you have set the pace for disciplined conversations and informed commentary,” the President wrote. “You have also remained a significant voice and conscience of many Nigerians through your dispassionate treatises on developments in our nation.” The President recalled Adeniyi’s service as spokesman to the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, commending his professionalism and loyalty during his years in public service. “As spokesman to the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, you acquitted yourself well. As chairman of the editorial board of ThisDay newspapers, you have kept to the rubric of the noble profession of journalism,” Tinubu stated. The President further extolled Adeniyi’s literary contributions, describing him as one of Nigeria’s most prolific writers whose books have enriched the country’s public conversation. “I commend your dexterity, brilliance, and knack for excellence, clearly evident in the many best-selling books you have authored. You are one of our nation’s prolific chroniclers, and the fourth estate of the realm is fortunate to have you as an esteemed member,” he added. Tinubu prayed for the veteran journalist’s continued good health and long life, thanking him for his enduring service to journalism and scholarship. “I thank you for your contributions to scholarship, and I pray that as you celebrate your diamond jubilee, God Almighty will grant you many years of good health,” the President concluded.
