“In all that God gives, life, perhaps, enjoys the monopoly of throwing up varied sides to the exclusion of every other thing. Just as Life moulds, mortals, with dexterous commitment, determination and courage, can mould for themselves their choice of life for their benefit”.
Above were the words used by the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, to describe the Publisher of Leadership Newspapers Group, Mr. Sam Nda Isaiah who passed on late Friday night. He was aged 58.
Nda Isaiah, a graduate of Pharmacy was a renowned Newspaper Columnist in Daily Trust before venturing into his own business as Publisher of the Leadership Newspapers.
Describing the late Pharmacist-turned Publisher cum Politician as a man of rare courage, Governor Akeredolu said Nda-Isaiah, even as a proud Pharmacist, made an enviable inroad into Journalism and Publishing, leaving legacies in the sands of time.
“He was not just a proud product of one of Africa’s best, the Pharmacy Faculty of the then University of Ife, Great Ife. Nda Isaiah’s passion for writing which ultimately moulded his passion for Journalism and ultimately, Publishing, was palpable just as it was uncommon. He made immeasurable marks on both ends.
“No doubt, the late Nda Isaiah left legacies of hard work, professionalism as well as proud products of his passion, Journalism, where many have distinguished themselves all over the country.
“As a Politician, he displayed rare determination and fearlessness, signposting focus as he ran for the Office of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria on the platform of the APC during the presidential primary that heralded the 2015 elections”, the statement read in part.
“On behalf of the Government and the good people of Ondo State, Governor Akeredolu commiserates with the wife, the entire family, the Leadership Newspaper Group and indeed, friends and acquaintances of the late Nda Isaiah”.
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