- “A Profound Loss”: Tinubu Pays Tribute to Media Icon Dan Agbese
- Agbese was co-founder of the influential Newswatch weekly magazine
- Tinubu praised Agbese for his integrity, courage, and commitment to truth and justice
President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound grief over the passing of Chief Dan Agbese, the veteran journalist, author, prose stylist, and co-founder of the influential Newswatch weekly magazine, describing his death as a major loss to Nigeria’s media industry and the nation.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Agbese, the Awan’Otun of Agila in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, died on Monday in Lagos at the age of 81. His death marks the loss of one of Nigeria’s most respected media figures, renowned for his pioneering role in investigative and interpretative journalism.
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According to Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President highlighted Agbese’s transformative contributions to the Nigerian press, noting that he and his colleagues at Newswatch ushered in a new era of ethical and courageous journalism.
“Dan Agbese was not just a journalist; he was an institution. His pen shaped public opinion, strengthened democratic discourse, and inspired a generation of media practitioners,” Tinubu said.
The President further praised Agbese for his integrity, courage, and commitment to truth and justice, emphasizing that his legacy will continue to guide the evolution of modern Nigerian journalism.
“I join his family, particularly his wife, children, and the entire media community, in mourning. May his legacy continue to guide the noble calling of journalism in our nation,” Tinubu added.
Chief Dan Agbese leaves behind a remarkable legacy as a trailblazer in Nigerian media, whose work helped set standards for fearless reporting and contributed significantly to the country’s democratic discourse.
