President Bola Tinubu has congratulated a veteran journalist and former national secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chief Jola Ogunlusi, on his 90th birthday.
In a letter dated October 12, 2024, Tinubu praised Chief Ogunlusi’s remarkable career and contributions to Nigerian journalism.
“Attaining this age is an important milestone, which has come as an icing on your remarkable career as a veteran journalist and a reputable unionist,” the president said.
Chief Ogunlusi, who turned 90 on September 25, 2024, was lauded for his pioneering role in the NUJ and his influence on the profession.
“As the first NUJ national secretary, you steered the association through the turbulent period, stabilising it and making sure the union reached the enviable status it has achieved today,” the president said.
Emphasising the veteran journalist’s integrity, Tinubu remarked, “Today’s journalists can learn a lot from you about maintaining integrity, honesty, and a commitment to journalism excellence. Your influence on the next generation of journalists is immeasurable.”
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