A Doyen Of Journalism: Tinubu Felicitates Vanguard Publisher, Amuka-Pemu On 90th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu has extended his delightful heart towards the iconic journalist and publisher of Vanguard Newspaper, Sam Amuka-Pemu, on his 90th birthday anniversary.
The president wished Mr. Sam a happy birthday in a personally signed statement made available by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday.
In the statement, Amuka is described as a man who devoted most of his life to journalism.
The statement read; “Today, I celebrate Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu, iconic journalist and publisher of Vanguard newspaper, on his 90th birthday. Fondly called Uncle Sam, Amuka-Pemu started his career at the Daily Times.
“Then, he co-founded The Punch with the late accountant, Chief Olu Aboderin. After parting ways with Aboderin, he set up the Vanguard newspaper in 1984, which became one of Nigeria’s most influential newspapers under his leadership. Mr. Amuka-Pemu has devoted most of his life to journalism.
“Today, he is not just a leader of the profession; he is a doyen. His leadership, from the altar of journalism, has influenced the media landscape and extended to his role as a respected leader in Delta State and the South-South geopolitical zone, making him an elder statesman.
“On the occasion of this year’s Democracy Day, I conferred on him the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) in profound recognition of his significant contributions to the country and his exemplary leadership in the field of journalism,” .
Tinubu who encouraged younger journalists to emulate the highly respected publisher and leader, commended the publisher for keeping the 41-year-old newspaper alive through his managerial acumen.
Oyebola OluFlourish reporting for The Pendulum Media
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