President Bola Tinubu has joined others to salute the former Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of PUNCH Nigeria Limited, Sir Ademola Osinubi, on his 70th birthday.
In a tribute personally signed by the President on Sunday, Tinubu described Osinubi as a model of integrity, resilience, and excellence in Nigerian journalism.
He said Osinubi’s life and career exemplified hard work and dedication to democratic ideals, noting that his leadership helped shape PUNCH into one of Nigeria’s most respected newspapers.
“Joining The PUNCH in 1976, you rose through the ranks from the bottom to the peak by hard work, resilience, discipline, and dedication to duty.
“You are proof that success is attainable with purpose and vision,” the President said.
Tinubu praised Osinubi’s 27-year tenure at the helm of PUNCH Nigeria Limited, during which he steered the newspaper “through periods of innovation and the challenges of military repression and closures,” adding that his management left an “indelible mark” on Nigeria’s media landscape.
The President commended Osinubi’s “fidelity to the ethics of the journalism profession and his efforts in the struggle for our democracy,” describing him as a mentor who guided generations of journalists “on the path of principled journalism.”
He added, “You have etched a fine print of excellence on the tome of journalism, and I thank you for your consistent pursuit of our nation’s progress.”
Tinubu reaffirmed his admiration for the veteran journalist’s lifelong commitment to truth and national development.
The President prayed for God to grant Osinubi “many more years of good health” as he celebrates his platinum jubilee.
Credit: punchng.com
