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President Bola Tinubu has joined others to extend warm congratulations to Azubuike Ishiekwene, Senior Vice chairman /Editor-in-Chief of LEADERSHIP Newspapers on his 60th birthday.
A Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Azu as he is fondly known, has had a distinguished career in journalism spanning over three decades.
He has worked with several reputable media organisations, including The Punch, where he was an editor, columnist and editorial board member; and now Leadership, where he currently serves as the Editor in chief .
President Tinubu, in a statement from the office of Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman said “I appreciate Ishiekwene’s brilliant and incisive commentary and analysis on Nigeria’s politics, the economy, and society”.
He noted that his insightful contributions and recent writings on digital media have earned him wide recognition and admiration, even from those who may not readily agree with his views.
Commending his contributions to developing the Nigerian media landscape, the President said “I trust that the dawn of a new age will bring more fantastic inspiration and wisdom”.
He then went ahead to pray God almighty to grant the journalist good health and fulfilment in all his endeavours.
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