President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have expressed condolences over the death of the publisher of Eagle Online, Olawale Oladipo.
The president joined journalists, media professionals, colleagues, friends and the family of the deceased in mourning the veteran media practitioner, whose contributions to journalism and digital media were widely recognised.
In his condolence message, Tinubu described Oladipo as a committed media professional who dedicated himself to journalism and the dissemination of information to the public.
The President commiserated with the deceased’s family, colleagues and the wider media community, praying for strength for those he left behind and for the peaceful repose of his soul.
The Nigerian Guild of Editors also mourned Oladipo, describing his death as a loss to the Nigerian media industry.
The guild acknowledged his contributions to journalism and his role in the development of Eagle Online, noting the impact he made during his years in the profession.
Oladipo’s death has generated reactions across Nigeria’s media community, with colleagues and associates paying tribute to his professional commitment and contributions to the industry.
His passing comes as another painful loss to the Nigerian journalism community, which has continued to mourn the deaths of experienced practitioners who played important roles in the growth of the country’s media landscape.
The NGE extended its condolences to Oladipo’s family, friends and associates, while urging them to find strength in the legacy he left behind.
The media community is expected to continue paying tributes to the late publisher as details surrounding his funeral arrangements are communicated by his family.
