A former President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Mallam Garba Shehu, has mourned the passing of a Co-Founder of Newswatch magazine, Dan Agbese.
The message of the spokesman of late President Muhammadu Buhari was contained in a statement he made available on Monday.
Titled: “The Passing of Dan Agbese,” Shehu said in the statement obtained by The Eagle Online on Monday: “Nigerian media has lost one of its brightest names with the death of Newswatch co-founder Dan Agbese and a former editor of the New Nigerian newspaper.
“His reporting, commentary, and editorial leadership drew widespread interest and admiration because he possessed a deep understanding of both local and international issues, coupled with an enviable knack of humour and incisive commentary. He was insightful and humble.
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“As Chairman of the Northern Media Forum, NMF, he led with firmness, fairness, and candour, giving us a rare opportunity to interact periodically with him.
“Throughout this period, he remained a curious mind, always seeking to learn, with humility until his last days.
“His demise after a long illness has deprived the media community, nay the nation of a distinct voice which rang from compelling newspaper columns, reaching so many followers over several decades.
“My condolences to his family, colleagues, and many friends.”
