13th June, 2015
Eromosele Ebhomele
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has described the publisher of the Vanguard Newspapers, Chief Sam Amuka, as an icon who has brought honour and dignity to the profession of journalism not only in Nigeria but also throughout the world.
Obasa praised Amuka in a statement congratulating the media icon on his 80th birthday.
In the statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Rasak, the Lagos Assembly Speaker described the celebrant as a man worthy of emulation by all, as a man who has led by example through his belief in discipline, hard work and dignity in attaining success in life.
“He is a man of honour who has done more than enough to uplift the profession of journalism not only in Nigeria but also throughout the world,” Obasa said.
The Lagos Assembly Speaker stated further that but for the pioneering efforts of people like Chief Sam Amuka, the journalism profession in Nigeria would not have attained such high standard it has attained today among its peers globally.
“People like Sam Amuka laid the foundation for the development of modern media practice in Nigeria.
“Therefore, it is no surprise that the Vanguard newspapers founded by Chief Sam Amuka is one of the leading national newspapers in Nigeria today and well respected globally,” Speaker Obasa said.
He also commended the celebrant for using his publications to champion democratic growth in the country.
“It is on this note that my colleagues and I in the Lagos State House of Assembly join your friends, associates and family members spread across the world in wishing you a befitting 80th birthday and we pray to God to continue to give you good health,” he said.