Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined family members and friends of veteran journalist and Publisher of NewsPot Online, Mr Folu Olamiti, in celebrating him on his 70th birthday when comes up on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
President Buhari in a statement on Sunday November 28, 2021 by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, congratulated the renowned former editor of Tribune newspapers, columnist and media consultant, for dedication to duty service to the nation and humanity in general.
The statement said "The President rejoices with the journalist and his professional colleagues in the Nigerian Union of Journalists and Nigerian Guild of Editors on the milestone, believing that Olamiti, who started his career as a cub-reporter with the Nigerian Tribune, has over the years shown depth, courage and empathy in his work.
"President Buhari notes the influence of great writers, journalists and nationalists, like former Governor of Lagos State, late Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, on the career choice and growth of Olamiti, who places the unity and development of the nation above other interests.
"The President prays that Olamiti, who is Chairman Board of Management Advent Cable Network Nigeria Television (Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion Television), a Fellow of Nigerian Guild of Editors and former media consultant to Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission, will live in good health, and enjoy longer life". NNL.
