Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola, former Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sir Ademola Osinubi, a distinguished journalist and media icon, on the occasion of his 70th birthday.
In a statement made available to newsmen on Monday, Ambassador Isola lauded Sir Osinubi’s remarkable contributions to the journalism profession and his unwavering commitment to truth, integrity, and excellence in media practice.
He described Sir Osinubi as a trailblazer whose illustrious career has inspired generations of journalists and left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s media landscape.
“Sir Ademola Osinubi’s dedication to ethical journalism and his passion for informing and enlightening the public have made him a respected figure in Nigeria and beyond. As he celebrates this milestone of 70 years, I join his family, friends, and colleagues in honoring his legacy and wishing him continued health, wisdom, and fulfillment,” Ambassador Isola said.
He further prayed for God’s blessings upon Sir Osinubi, expressing hope that his wealth of experience would continue to guide and inspire the younger generation in the pursuit of excellence in journalism.
Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.
Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.
He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.
Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).
He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.
He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.
Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled: Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.
