President Bola Tinubu has congratulated renowned journalist and former Executive Director of TELL Magazine, Mr. Oludare Babarinsa, on his 70th birthday.
Tinubu praised Babarinsa’s distinguished career, which began in 1981 at the Daily Times during his National Youth Service, describing him as a beacon of integrity and professionalism in the Nigerian media landscape.
In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Babarinsa currently Chairman and Managing Director of Gaskiya Media—for a lifetime of dedication to journalism and nation-building.
Tinubu acknowledged Babarinsa’s role and commitment to the political and economic integration of the Yoruba people and his vast knowledge of Nigeria as a journalist-historian.
Tinubu also praised Babarinsa for promoting President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday congratulated Mr Oludare Babarinsa, former Executive Director of Tell Magazine, on his 70th birthday.
From there, Babarinsa’s passion for journalism evolved into activism through his work at Concord Newspapers, Newswatch, and his 15 years of service as Executive Director of Tell Magazine.
The President’s acknowledgment-building through his lucid writings throughout his illustrious career.
He further noted Babarinsa’s fearlessness and integrity during the era of military rule, when he, alongside other courageous media professionals, stood firm in the struggle for the enthronement of democracy and press freedom.
The President appreciated Babarinsa’s effort, along with his colleagues in the Nigeria Guild of Editors, to sustain good professional practice and mentor a generation of new media leaders who value truth, accuracy, balance, and fairness.
As Babarinsa joins the rank of septuagenarians, President Tinubu prays for his continued well-being, good health, and many more years of impactful service to Nigeria.
