SAN FRANCISCO, January 04, (THEWILL) –Â President Buhari has condoled with the family, the friends and the media over the death of journalist, poet, author and sports administrator, Otunba Eddie Aderinokun, who died on January 3, 2021, aged 80.
The President saluted the more than 60 years of vibrant journalism practice by Aderinokun, which saw him rise to the editorship of the then reputable Daily Express Newspaper, and his contribution to literature through the publication of many books, particularly on poetry.
President Buhari in a statement by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina recallef Aderinokun’s footprints in sports development, particularly volleyball, where he made his mark as a very successful Chairman of the Nigerian Volleyball Federation.
Buhari lauded the fact that Aderinokun, as President of Nigeria League of Veteran Journalists, shared his wealth of experience, and guided younger professionals on the path of ethics and good conduct, adding that all these would be recorded in his favour by posterity.
He urged the family and friends, the media and the sporting fraternity to strive to keep Otunba Aderinokun’s memory alive.
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