By Austin Ogwuda
The former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi has described the media guru, the owner of This day and Arise media outfits, Prince Nduka Obaigbena as an outstanding media entrepreneur and urged him to continue to inspire the new generation of journalists.
Gbagi, who was the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in the March 18th 2023 election in the State stated this in his birthday message to Obaigbena, the Duke of Owa kingdom who turned 64 years today.
A press statement signed by Gbagi’s Chief Press Secretary Kenneth Orusi reads, “the owner of Gbagi conglomerate, hails the THISDAY publisher for his visionary and adventurous leadership style of establishing trademark communication outfits that have remained exceptional in informing Nigerians about the world around them, and educating the world about Nigeria.
“I salute Obaigbena’s courage in assembling a team of brilliant journalists and administrators, who started THISDAY newspaper, and the groundbreaking strides they have made.
“I join others to celebrate your commitment to a free society and holding government accountable to the people, with your platforms.
“You have continued to blaze the trail in the profession despite several challenges, and your innovations have come to define some of the fine points of journalism today. We wish you many more years.
“I pray that you continue to inspire the new generation of journalists to serve our fatherland, deepen the culture of probity and create an enlightened society.
“I salute your achievements and pray that you enjoy many more years of good health and prosperity”, the statement added.
