By Eseoghene Emuke
Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Nigeria’s Senate Deputy President, has hailed Mr. Adeniyi Adesina and Mr. Iheanacho Nwosu on their recent appointment as editors of The Nation and The Sun newspapers.
The lawmaker also congratulated the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Olamilekan ‘Yayi’ Adeola on his 50th birthday.
Omo-Agege in a statement on Sunday signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Mr Yomi Odunuga, described the appointment of Adesina as Daily Editor of The Nation as a ‘round peg in a round hole.’
He noted that Adesina, who recently resigned his appointment as the Chief Press Secretary to the Govenor of Osun State, is a dedicated and thorough professional whose elevation has been commended by his colleagues in the media.
According to him, “Your elevation to that lofty position attests to the testimonials given by many of your colleagues on your antecedents as a conscientious and thorough professional.
“It is therefore easy to applaud the decision of the board and management of Vintage Press Limited in this regard.”
Similarly, the Deputy President of the Senate also in applauded the appointment of the new Editor (Daily) of The Sun, Mr. Iheanacho Nwosu, expressing hopes that the paper would record success under his leadership.
Omo-Agege’s congratulatory message to Nwosu read, “Right from its very first day on the streets, your newspaper established its closeness to the heartbeat of the Nigerian masses and it has continued to play a significant role in our democracy.
“Considering your antecedent for hard work and effectiveness, I have no doubt that you will not only continue a tradition of excellence but lift the newspaper to greater heights as well.”
Meanwhile, Omo-Agege while felicitating with Senator Adeola on his 50th birthday, described the lawmaker as a grassroots politician who has used his position to impact the lives of his people and Nigerians in general.
“Over the years, you have remained a populist grassroots politician and philanthropist, utilizing your professional capacity, life experiences and resources for the betterment of your people,” he noted in the letter to Senator Adeola.
He also prayed for God to grant Senator Adeola long life, peace, good health and enduring prosperity.
