President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of veteran journalist and Publisher of The Eagle Online, Dotun Oladipo, describing his passing as a major loss to Nigeria’s media industry and the nation.
Oladipo, 56, was a former Political Editor of The Punch newspaper before establishing The Eagle Online, where he continued his career in journalism, particularly in political reporting and digital media.
In a condolence message issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu commended Oladipo’s contributions to journalism and his commitment to providing Nigerians with credible information through both traditional and digital platforms.
The President said the late journalist’s career underscored the crucial role of the media in strengthening democracy by keeping citizens informed, holding public officials accountable and providing platforms for public debate.
Tinubu also recalled Oladipo’s passion for journalism and his efforts to advance digital media through The Eagle Online, which he founded after his years at The Punch.
“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,” the President said.
He added that Oladipo’s contributions to political journalism and Nigeria’s emerging digital media landscape would remain part of his professional legacy.
The President extended his condolences to Oladipo’s family, colleagues in the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) and his friends, praying that God would grant the deceased eternal rest and give his loved ones the strength to cope with the loss.
“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,” Tinubu said.