The Nation, its new Editor Mr. Adeniyi Adesina and other newly appointed editors have been congratulated by the Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege and minister-designate, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola.
Aregbesola described the appointees as “thorough professionals and patriots”.
The management of the newspaper announced on Friday the appointment of Adesina, who was Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, the elevation of Mr. Lawal Ogienagbon from Deputy Editor to Managing Editor, Dr Emmanuel Oladesu from Group Political Editor to Deputy Editor and Mr. Bunmi Ogunmodede as News Editor.
Aregbesola said he had “observed the professional progression of the journalists and could proudly say they are thorough professionals and patriots who have worked hard not just for the building of The Nation to a leading brand but also the development of democracy in Nigeria since inception in 1999”.
He added: “They are as uncompromising professionally as they are dogged and unrelenting in the fight for democratic consolidation and the evolution of a democratic and just society.”
Omo-Agege also applauded the appointment of Mr Adesina.
In a statement by his Special Adviser (SA) on Media, Mr Yomi Odunuga, the Deputy Senate President said: “Your elevation to that lofty position attests to the testimonials given by many of your colleagues on your antecedents as a conscientious and thorough professional.
“It is, therefore, easy to applaud the decision of the board and management of Vintage Press Limited in this regard.”
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
