President Tinubu congratulates Leadership on 20th anniversary
President Bola Tinubu
As Leadership clocks 20, the President congratulates him for his reportage style for two decades.
President Tinubu, on Thursday, congratulated Leadership Newspaper Group on its 20th anniversary.
Tinubu conveyed his congratulatory message in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, titled ‘President Tinubu hails Leadership Newspapers at 20.’
Onanuga said, “President Tinubu fondly remembers Sam Nda-Isaiah, pharmacist, businessman, columnist and politician, who was the visionary founder and chairman of the newspaper group.
“The President recalls Nda-Isaiah’s invaluable contributions to Nigeria’s vibrant media landscape, from his time as a weekly columnist at Daily Trust newspaper to founding Leadership Confidential and later establishing the Leadership group of newspapers.”
Sam Nda-Isaiah
The group began as a weekly newspaper on October 1, 2004, before transitioning to a daily national newspaper on February 1, 2006.
The group also publishes LEADERSHIP Hausa and National Economy.
Tinubu commended the newspaper’s board, management and staff for upholding the founder’s vision of producing a flagship national newspaper that promotes good governance, defends the interests of the Nigerian state and its people, and adheres to the highest ethical standards of journalism.
He also acknowledged the role of Nda-Isaiah’s wife, Zainab, who, he said, epitomises the ideal African woman.
Following her husband’s passing in 2020, she took over as chairman and has led the company since.
“President Tinubu further recognises the critical contributions of a dedicated team, including media icon Azubuike Ishiekwene, the editor-in-chief.
“As friends, readers, and well-wishers celebrate Leadership Newspapers’ two-decade milestone, President Tinubu reaffirms that his administration will continue to support journalists in performing their duties unhindered, free from threats, intimidation, or any form of inhibition, in accordance with the constitution,” the statement read.
The president expressed hope that the Leadership Newspapers will continue to churn out balanced stories that future generations will cherish.
Furthermore, he commended the media organisation for its enduring contribution to informed journalism and good governance.
