Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde has lauded African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc, the publishers of the Tribune newspaper titles for earning its place as a legacy of forthrightness and remaining a national icon during its 75 years of existence.
Makinde, in a statement personally signed and made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Friday, noted that Tribune has been championing the cause of the people and speaking truth to power.
He said Nigerian Tribune, established by the first Premier of Western Region, Pa Obafemi Awolowo, on Nov. 16, 1949, has gone through thick and thin with the people.
The governor said, “Along the line, it has been standing with them in times of peace and peril.”
He felicitated the Chairman of the newspaper, Dr Olatokunbo Awolowo-Dosumu, the board, management and staff of the legacy institution on the occasion of its diamond jubilee.
The statement read, “On behalf of the government and good people of Oyo State, I felicitate the board, management and staff of the Tribune Newspapers Group on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
“Over the years, Tribune has championed the cause of the people.
“In times of peace and peril, it has stood with the people. In changing seasons, Tribune has remained constant in its mission of speaking truth to power never wavering, never changing, never quaking.
“For its commitment to the people, the Tribune Newspaper has earned its place as a legacy of forthrightness and a national icon.
“As the newspaper group hits the Diamond, it is our prayer that Tribune will get stronger and better, so that it can serve the people further.”
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