TINUBU MOURNS EAGLE ONLINE PUBLISHER DOTUN OLADIPO — “PAINFUL LOSS TO NIGERIA’S MEDIA ”
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep shock and sadness over the sudden death of Mr. Dotun Oladipo, former Political Editor of The Punch and Publisher of The Eagle Online.
The President described Oladipo’s passing as a painful loss to Nigeria’s media industry and the nation at large.
President Tinubu saluted the late journalist’s sterling contributions to journalism — from his years of incisive political reporting to his pioneering role in digital media — noting his unwavering commitment to giving Nigerians credible, timely information.
The President says Oladipo’s professional career reflected the important role journalists play in strengthening democracy by informing citizens, holding public officials accountable and providing platforms for robust public discourse.
He recalls the deceased’s passion for his profession and his contributions to the growth of digital journalism through The Eagle Online, which he founded after his remarkable career at Punch Newspaper.
“Dotun Oladipo’s death at the age of 56 is a painful loss to the Nigerian media community and to our nation. He was a committed journalist who devoted significant years of his life to informing the public and contributing to the development of our democracy.
“His contributions to political journalism and the digital media space will not be forgotten. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues in GOCOP and friends. I pray that Almighty God will grant him eternal rest and give his loved ones the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” President Tinubu notes.
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