Tinubu mourns Eagle Online publisher Dotun Oladipo

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of journalist and publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, describing his passing as a painful loss to Nigeria’s media industry and the country.

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The President’s condolence was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

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Oladipo, a former Political Editor of PUNCH Newspapers, died on Tuesday at the age of 56.

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Tinubu acknowledged Oladipo’s contributions to political journalism and digital media, particularly his years of reporting and his efforts to provide Nigerians with credible information through traditional and online platforms.

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The President said the late journalist’s career underscored the role of the media in strengthening democracy by keeping citizens informed, holding public officials accountable and providing avenues for public discourse.

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“Dotun Oladipo’s death at the age of 56 is a painful loss to the Nigerian media community and to our nation. He was a committed journalist who devoted significant years of his life to informing the public and contributing to the development of our democracy,” Tinubu said.

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He also recalled Oladipo’s contribution to the growth of digital journalism through The Eagle Online, which he founded after his career at PUNCH Newspapers.

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Tinubu extended his condolences to Oladipo’s family, colleagues and friends, particularly members of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, where the deceased served as president from 2017 to 2021.

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“His contributions to political journalism and the digital media space will not be forgotten. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues in GOCOP and friends. I pray that Almighty God will grant him eternal rest and give his loved ones the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” the President said.

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