My Naija News - AC eulogises late Alhaji Babatunde Jose

You are here:Home

AC eulogises late Alhaji Babatunde Jose

Monday, 04 August 2008

The Action Congress (AC) has paid tribute to the man widely regarded as the ‘Doyen of Nigerian journalism’, Alhaji Babatunde Jose, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 82, saying his life was a testimony to the power of good leadership and purposeful living.

In a statement issued in Abuja Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said the late Alhaji Jose impacted positively on his chosen profession and presided over what was one of Africa’s most influential newspapers - the Daily Times - because of his rare vision and good leadership.

"Were Alhaji Jose as inept, selfish and corrupt as those parading themselves as leaders today, whether in the public or private sectors, the Daily Times would not have attained the height it reached, and journalism in Nigeria would have been the worse for it.

"It is no longer news that Alhaji Jose rose through the ranks to reach the highest echelon of the newspaper - and the profession of journalism - by sheer dint of hard work, perseverance and honesty.

"This great man was an embodiment of the ‘can do spirit’ of Nigerians who, unfortunately, have been hampered by inept leadership through the years and hostile environment created by failed government policies.

"The main lesson from his life and death, therefore, is for all Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of hard work, honesty, selflessness and absolute faith in God,’’ the party said.

The AC also hailed Alhaji Jose’s contribution to the growth of Islam and religious tolerance in Nigeria, saying it was in recognition of his efforts in ensuring religious harmony that he got a rare award from the Pope.

"We commiserate with his immediate family and his extended family of journalists over his death, and pray that Allah will grant repose to his gentle soul,’’ it added.

Quote this article on your site | Print | E-mail

Be first to comment this article

Write Comment

Please keep the topic of messages relevant to the subject of the article. Personal verbal attacks will be deleted. Please don't use comments to plug your web site. Such material will be removed. Just ensure to Refresh your browser for a new security code to be displayed prior to clicking on the 'Send' button. Keep in mind that the above process only applies if you simply entered the wrong security code.
Name:
E-mail
Title:
Comment:
Code:*
	I wish to be contacted by email regarding additional comments

< Prev		Next >

[ Back ]