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The Emir of Ilorin and chairman, Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has rejoiced with the regional editor of LEADERSHIP Newspapers (North-Central), Alhaji Abdullahi Olesin, for bagging Award of Credence for his contributions to the development of the society through developmental journalism.
Also, the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the National League of Veteran Journalists (NALVEJ), Kwara State chapter, have congratulated Olesin on the award.
The Senior Adviser/Counselor to Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Saadu Salahu and the Special Adviser on Media, Alhaji Bashiru Adigun, have also rejoiced with Olesin on the new feather to his cap.
The award was presented to Olesin at “Our Bookworm Challenge Contest” organised by SWOT in honour of Professor Saudat Abdulbaqi Sallah of the Mass Communication Department, University of Ilorin.
The Emir, in a goodwill message issued by his spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, lauded Alhaji Olesin for his numerous support to the Ilorin Emirate through balanced reporting among other sterling contributions.
Dr Sulu-Gambari emphasised on the unique roles of media practitioners towards fostering peaceful and harmonious environment for business growth and community development, commending Olesin for his strides in that regard.
Also, the NUJ, in a statement signed by the Council Secretary, Mahmood Olayinka Alaya said the award was a testament to Alhaji Abdullahi Olesin’s unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions to the society which reflects the deep significance the Awardee holds within his community and his impact on humanity at large.
The National League of Veteran Journalists in its goodwill message signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Tunde Akanbi, noted that the award was in recognition of Olesin’s invaluable contributions to the development of education and the society at large through developmental news reporting.
