Veteran journalist, Folu Olamiti, named African leadership institute Fellow
A veteran journalist and Publisher of Newspot online newspaper Sir Folu Olamiti, has been nominated as a Fellow of the Institute for Governance and Leadership Studies in Africa (IGLSA). an independent international and multi-disciplinary Think-Tank led by former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon
Penpushing reports that this was contained in a letter forwarded to Olamiti who is a former Executive Director, Publications, African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc , Fellow of Nigerian Guild of Editors and member, London Institute of Journalists, Commonwealth, since 1978,
The awardee is equally a member of the International Press Institute and a former Chairman, Board of Management, Advent Cable Network Nigeria (ACNN) Television, Abuja the Federal Capital Territory(FCT) of Nigeria
Penpushing further reports that the nomination, the institute noted, is against the background of Olamiti’s exemplary contributions to the development of journalism profession in Nigeria and outside the country.
The letter added that Olamiti had also been a regular and courageous advocate for good governance and transformational leadership; the unity, development and peace of Nigeria, qualities which it said great leaders are made of, adding that the country is in dire need of such leaders at this moment.
Penpushing also reports that the institute said Olamiti’s formal investiture would be he held on November 18, 2023 at the Auditorium of the African University of Science and Technology, and would be chaired by former Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja, and Chairman of the Institute’s Membership Committee, Professor Nuhu Yaqub.
The awardee is an alumnus of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos; Thomson Foundation Editorial School, Cardiff, Wales, had a robust journalism career as News Editor, Nigerian Tribune, 1976-80; Assistant Editor, Nigerian Tribune, 1980-85; Editor, Sunday Tribune, 1985 -90; Editor Nigerian Tribune 1990- 99 and Executive Director, Publications 1999- 2022.
Penpushing reports that the letter explained that in the course of Olamiti’s leadership trajectory, he has mentored generations of journalists with ethical orientation and have demonstrated great vision as well as uncommon pursuance of excellence in service and passion for humanity.”
Meanwhile, independent international and multi-disciplinary Think-Tank undertakes research and capacity building on Governance, Leadership and related issues led, has the primary goal of undertaking research on governance and leadership with a view to bringing unique ideas rooted in the African experience, both historical and contemporary, to solving challenges of African development.
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