On behalf of
himself, the Federal Government and the people of Nigeria, President Goodluck
Jonathan commiserates with the family of foremost journalist, public affairs
analyst, administrator and role model for media professionals, Alhaji Alade
Odunewu who passed away yesterday at the age of 85.
President Jonathan
joins the Odunewu family and all who knew “Allah De” as he was popularly known
in mourning the veteran journalist who attained national fame with his popular
and widely read satirical newspaper columns with which he entertained, educated
and edified an adoring public.
The President
believes that as Alhaji Odunewu is laid to rest in Lagos today, his family,
relatives, associates, admirers and the many media professionals for whom he
was an inspiring mentor and role model should be comforted by the knowledge
that his place alongside the greats of Nigerian journalism is assured.
President Jonathan
also believes that Alhaji Odunewu will be eternally remembered and honoured as
a nationalist and patriot whose notable contributions to national development extended
well beyond his chosen profession of journalism to the public service of his
state and Nigeria where he served with distinction as Commissioner, member of
the Federal Electoral Commission and Chairman of the Nigerian Press Council.
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