SAN FRANCISCO, June 01, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his condolence to the family of the Chairman of Punch Newspapers, Mr. Gbadebowale Aboderin, who passed away after a heart surgery.
According to the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Buhari praised Aboderin for his numerous contributions to the media and sports industry.
“President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the family of the Chairman of Punch Nigeria Limited, Mr Gbadebowale Aboderin, who passed away at the age of 60,” he said.
“President Buhari believes that Aboderin, who was greatly admired by his peers in the media and sports industry, will be long remembered for his resourcefulness, managerial proficiency and invaluable contributions to the growth of these sectors.
“The President believes the late Chairman was greatly admired by his peers in the media and sports industry.
“The President equally commiserates with all members of the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN), the media and sports industry in the country on the death of the respected entrepreneur and philanthropist.”
Mr Aboderin, who hailed from Kudeti in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, died at the age of 60.
He was a sports enthusiast, philanthropist and founded the Dolphins Female Basketball Foundation.
He was the chairman of the foundation and also an erstwhile chairman of the Lagos State Basketball Association.
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