15th July, 2023
By Isa Isawade
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday described veteran journalist and former governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba in glowing terms.
Chief Osoba who clocked 84 years today, Saturday 15 July 2023, was described by the President as an achiever worthy of emulation.
President Tinubu said this in a statement released on his behalf by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Mr Dele Alake in Abuja on Saturday.
Tinubu prayed for more years for the former governor so that he and many others would continue to benefit from his immense wisdom and experience.
“Today, I rejoice with the family, friends and numerous associates of a prominent journalist, former governor of Ogun State and elder statesman, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, on attaining 84.
“Chief Osoba’s life is dotted with excellent achievements. A pioneer journalist who started his career in 1964 working with the Daily Times of Nigeria as a trainee reporter and rose to the pinnacle as the Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief.
“A pro-democracy activist, who fought stridently for democracy and progressive good governance in Nigeria. It’s no surprise that his people elected him twice as governor of Ogun State and he remains today one of the leaders of our governing All Progressives Congress.
“Chief Osoba is a highly respected elder statesman from whom many of us within the political class, young and old, receive advice and counselling.
“He did not become the important statesman he is today by happenstance. His accomplishments have come about by a dint of hard work, tenacity, perseverance, courage and determination to excel,” the statement said.