President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Azubuike Ishiekwene, Senior Vice chairman /Editor-in-Chief of LEADERSHIP Newspapers, on his 60th birthday.
The President’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued, on Wednesday, by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
A Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), Azu as he is fondly known, has had a distinguished career in journalism spanning over three decades.
He has worked with several reputable media organisations, including The Punch, where he was an editor, columnist and editorial board member; and now Leadership, where he currently serves as the Editor in chief .
President Tinubu appreciates Ishiekwene’s brilliant and incisive commentary and analysis on Nigeria’s politics, the economy, and society.
He notes that his insightful contributions and recent writings on digital media have earned him wide recognition and admiration, even from those who may not readily agree with his views.
Commending his contributions to developing the Nigerian media landscape, the President trusts that the dawn of a new age will bring more fantastic inspiration and wisdom.
He prays God almighty to grant the journalist good health and fulfillment in all his endeavours.
