President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with Prof. Olatunji Dare, a communication scholar, columnist and former Chair of The Guardian Editorial Board, as he celebrates his 75th birthday, July 17, 2019, wishing him good health, strength and wisdom to keep thriving.
President Buhari joins family members, friends and professional colleagues of the cerebral writer and author, whose commitment to the vibrancy of journalism in Nigeria, and beyond, and his dedication to the development of the country remain exemplary, and highly commendable.
The President extols Prof. Dare for his witty, satirical and insightful write-ups on topical issues in the country, which hold those in authority to account and clearly point the way for more inclusive and responsive governance.
The President extols Prof. Dare for his witty, satirical and insightful write-ups on topical issues in the country, which hold those in authority to account and clearly point the way for more inclusive and responsive governance.
As an academic and journalist, with a strong pedigree in promoting development, President Buhari believes the columnist’s patriotism and call for urgency in handling challenges in Nigeria will always be remembered and appreciated by posterity.
The President prays for longer life for the erudite scholar.
