OSOBA BAGS PENPUSHING AWARD OF LIVING LEGEND OF JOURNALISM

The award reads, ’the Penpushing Media presented Living Legend of Journalism Award to Chief Olusegun Osoba in recognition of your persistent and constant championship of the cause of journalism and nation building over the years’

Penpushing further reports that, the awardee used the ceremony in presenting his book.’Battlelines: Adventures in Journalism and Politics to the Editorial Board, Management and members of the Planning Committee of its recent 3rd Penpushing Anniversary Lecture

The Veteran journalist in his remarks appreciated Penpushing for recognizing him in his life time, emphasizing that, he valued the profession, and commended Penpushing Media for its high standard in journalism world

‘I value journalism and I appreciate this award in my life time. Penpushing is professional, and people are adjusting to its editorial policy of credibility. I keep regular watch on Penpushing and I appreciate the professionalism’

‘I want to thank you for this award. What I cherish most is the profession of journalism, and what I am living on till date is my professional life as a journalist’, Osoba added

The former Governor pointed out that, he was convinced that Penpushing was out to address social media menace, which seems to be a thorn in the flesh of journalism, expressing optimism that the organization has come to stay

‘Penpushing is high standard in journalism, which is all out to provide authentic news globally. Penpushing is credible. I have confidence that Penpushing will grow and leave behind the fake platforms .It is compelling to read’

The foremost journalist declared that he was proud to be associated with Penpushing, and gave kudos to the management and editorial board on the caliber of people assembled to be part of its platform arm, adding that within three years of operations it has become a household name

Penpushing also reports that, the Chairman of the Editorial Board, Funke Fadgba earlier in her speech disclosed that the leadership trait of Osoba was a factor for the award, stressing that this was on merit, in view of his positive contributions to the developmental growth of the profession

‘This ceremony is unique to identify you as living legend in journalism by Penpushing. We looked inward and convinced that you are worthy and this award is on merit. You didn’t seek for it, and you did not lobby for it. Your leadership trait is a major factor, and we appreciate you, and we also acknowledge your support for Penpushing’,Fadugba said

Meanwhile, other Editorial members and planning committee of the Penpushing in the entourage include; Eddy Aina(retired Director, National Broadcasting Commission), Dr Goke Rauf(Director, School of Communications, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta),Sina Adefolahan and Roland Dansu