By Festus Ahon, ASABA
DELTA State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated Mr Sam Amuka, the publisher of Vanguard newspaper on his 80th birthday. The Governor, in a statement by his Communication Manager, Mr Jackson Ekwugum, said: “Uncle Sam, as he is fondly called by admirers, is an icon of journalism in Nigeria with his impeccable credentials as a columnist, editor and publisher, spanning over four decades”.
The Governor recalls that Amuka’s “Sad Sam” column in the Daily Times in the 60s and early 70s was a must read and contributed immensely to the library of thought and information on public policy and national development. Mr Amuka’s trail blazing strides in the pen profession continued when he co-founded The Punch with the late Olu Aboderin in 1973.
“The advent of Vanguard, the ‘refreshingly different’ newspaper in 1984, greatly shaped the course of the journalism profession with its emphasis on racy news, balanced reporting, and incisive commentary. His Excellency is delighted that the Vanguard has continued in this tradition, and is thus a significant force in the socio-political evolution of Nigeria.
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