Tinubu celebrates legendary journalist Dele Cole
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Tinubu praised Cole as a patriot, intellectual giant, diplomat, and elder statesman who has served Nigeria with diligence and commitment. He noted that Cole's lifetime of service has inspired countless others to pursue excellence for the betterment of Nigerian society.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Ambassador Dele Cole on his 85th birthday, commending his extraordinary contributions to Nigeria’s newspaper industry and diplomatic service.
In a congratulatory message, Tinubu saluted Cole’s transformative leadership as Managing Director of the Daily Times, where he restored the newspaper’s glory and built it into one of Africa’s largest and most respected publications.
The President celebrated Cole’s legacy as a bastion of journalistic integrity and intellectual rigor, noting that his editorial opinions elevated public discourse. Tinubu also acknowledged Cole’s diplomatic service as Special Adviser on International Relations and Ambassador to Argentina and Brazil.
Tinubu praised Cole as a patriot, intellectual giant, diplomat, and elder statesman who has served Nigeria with diligence and commitment. He noted that Cole’s lifetime of service has inspired countless others to pursue excellence for the betterment of Nigerian society.
The President concluded his message by wishing Cole a happy 85th birthday with “85 memorable cheers!!!!!”
The congratulatory message was dated August 4, 2025, marking the occasion of Cole’s milestone birthday.
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