President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Chief Jola Ogunlusi on his 90th birthday, highlighting his remarkable career as a veteran journalist and reputable unionist. Ogunlusi served as the pioneer National Secretary of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Secretary of the Nigeria Press Organisation, and member of the Nigeria Institute of Journalism Board. Tinubu praised Ogunlusi’s leadership, stating that he steered the NUJ through turbulent times, stabilizing the association and ensuring its growth to its current enviable status.
Tinubu also highlighted that today’s journalists can learn from Ogunlusi’s integrity, honesty, and commitment to journalism excellence. He said that his influence on the next generation of journalists is immeasurable and he remains a shining example to budding unionists.
Ogunlusi’s invaluable contributions to the Fourth Estate of the realm and the country are well documented and appreciated. Today’s journalists can learn from Ogunlusi about maintaining integrity, honesty, and a commitment to journalism excellence. He is also a shining example to budding unionists because, as NUJ Secretary, you demonstrated that union leadership should not be a money-making venture.
Tinubu thanked Ogunlusi for his services to the media profession and the country, urging him to continue guiding the younger generation and ensuring the NUJ remains virile. He also prayed for good health and strength for Ogunlusi at this advanced age.
