Emir, Others Congratulate LEADERSHIP Editor On SWOT Award

The Emir of Ilorin and chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alh. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has rejoiced with the regional editor of LEADERSHIP Newspapers (North-Central), Alh. Abdullahi Olesin,  for receiving the Award of Credence for his contributions to the development of the society through developmental journalism.

The Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and National League of Veteran Journalists (NALVEJ) have also congratulated Olesin on the award.

The senior adviser/counselor to Kwara State governor, Alh. Saadu Salahu and special adviser on media, Alh. Bashiru Adigun, have also rejoiced with Olesin on the award.

The award was presented to Olesin at the “Our Bookworm Challenge Contest” organised by SWOT in honour of Professor Saudat Abdulbaqi Sallah of the Mass Communication Department, University in Ilorin.

The emir, in a goodwill message issued by his spokesman, Mal. Abdulazeez Arowona, lauded the Olesin for his numerous support to the Ilorin Emirate through balanced reporting among other sterling contributions.

Sulu-Gambari emphasised on the unique roles of media practitioners towards fostering peaceful and harmonious environment for business growth and community development, commending Olesin for his strides in that regard.