Buhari said Enahoro earned public trust by his fearless writings, tenacity, and commitment to the pursuit of truth.
By Jeffrey Agbo
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family, friends and associates of Peter Enahoro, one of Nigeria’s foremost journalists, who died on Tuesday at the age of 88.
Enahoro aka Peter Pan ventured into journalism at an early age and rose rapidly to the highest positions in the field in the 1960s, becoming the editor of the Sunday Times at 23 years and then editor of the Daily Times in 1966.
He conquered the local scene and launched an impressive international journalism stint that heavily impacted how the outer world views and understands the complexities of Nigeria today.
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Buhari said in a statement on Tuesday by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, that he believes that as a gifted and iconic journalist, author and publisher, Enahoro earned public trust by his fearless writings, tenacity, and commitment to the pursuit of truth.
The President recognised that the passion of the former Editor-in-Chief/Managing Director of the Daily Times, Assistant Publicity Officer, Department (now Federal Ministry) of Information and Pioneer Chairman, Nigerian Broadcasting Commission for public service was second to none, and he used his knowledge and mastery to mentor people, who have also added value to journalism practice in the country.
President Buhari urged those who mourn the compatriot to reflect on his contributions to the country and build on the many honours credited to him for journalistic excellence.