extend my profound felicitations to two of Nigeria’s most distinguished journalists and public intellectuals, Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi and Dr. Reuben Abati, as they mark the attainment of their Diamond Jubilee—Mr. Adeniyi on 6th November and Dr. Abati on 7th November, 2025.
These eminent personalities have, through the exercise of their formidable craft and intellectual rigour, made immense and indelible contributions to the maturation of journalism, the deepening of national discourse, and the advancement of democratic tenets within our federation.
Mr. Adeniyi’s highly distinguished career, notably his dedicated service as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and his influential role as Chairman of the Editorial Board of ThisDay newspaper, stands as a testament to his uncommon dedication, professional moderation, and an unwavering