President describes veteran journalist’s death as a painful loss to Nigeria’s media industry and democracy.
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, describing his passing as a painful loss to Nigeria’s media industry and the nation.
Oladipo, a former Political Editor of PUNCH Newspapers, died on Tuesday at the age of 56.
In a condolence statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu acknowledged Oladipo’s contributions to political journalism and digital media, particularly his efforts to keep Nigerians informed through traditional and online platforms.
The President said Oladipo’s career demonstrated the important role of the media in strengthening democracy, holding public officials accountable and promoting informed public discourse.
“Dotun Oladipo’s death at the age of 56 is a painful loss to the Nigerian media community and to our nation. He was a committed journalist who devoted significant years of his life to informing the public and contributing to the development of our democracy,” Tinubu said.
Tinubu also commended Oladipo’s contribution to the growth of digital journalism through The Eagle Online, which he founded after leaving PUNCH Newspapers.
He extended his condolences to Oladipo’s family, colleagues and friends, particularly members of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), where the late journalist served as president from 2017 to 2021.
“His contributions to political journalism and the digital media space will not be forgotten. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues in GOCOP and friends. I pray that Almighty God will grant him eternal rest and give his loved ones the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” the President said.