INEC, OAU, Alao-Akala, Oyinlola, others congratulate DicksonMORE congratulatory messages have been pouring in for Mr Edward Dickson on his recent appointment as the new Managing Director and Editor-In-Chief of African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) Plc, publishers of the Tribune titles.The latest of such messages came from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife; former governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala and the management of Conoil Plc.INEC, in a message signed by the chief press secretary to the chairman of the commission, Mr Kayode Idowu, described Dickson's appointment as 'a fitting recognition of a sterling career earned through industry and proven competence.'A letter from OAU, signed by its Vice Chancellor, Professor Bamitale Omole, said the university saw Dickson's promotion coming, as the new MD/EIC had demonstrated uncommon journalistic vigour.Expressing his felicitation in his letter, Chief Alao-Akala, who lauded the brilliance and dedication to duty of Dickson, hoped that he would continue with the ideals of truth and non-partisanship for which the newspaper is known over the years.A former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, in a similar letter, enjoined the new MD/EIC to take his appointment as a call to higher duties, total dedication and commitment to the cause of his employers.Conoil, in a letter by its Head, Corporate Communications, Mr Biodun Azeez, said Dickson's elevation represented an important milestone in his career, while it also bore testimony of his leadership and managerial acumen.Appointment will rekindle Awoism flames - BabatopeFORMER Minister of Transport, Chief Ebenezer Babatope, has lauded the appointment of Mr Edward Dick-son as the acting Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief (MD/EIC), Afrian Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) Plc, publisher of Tribune titles, saying that the appointment would rekindle the flames of Awoism in all the titles.In a congratulatory message to the new Tribune helsman on Tuesday, Chief Babatope, also a former director of organi-sation of the defunct Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN), founded by the sage,Chief Obafemi Awolowo, said he was overwhelmed when he heard about the appointment in London.According to him, 'you deserve and merit the appointment. I heard about your appointment as the acting MD/EIC in far away London. I know this will further rekindle the flames of Awoism in all Tribune titles.'Chief Babatope, while assuring the new MD/EIC of total support and cooperation of the entire Awolowo political family, said 'by God's grace, you will succeed. We are all proud of you.'Fayose congratulates, extols qualities of DicksonFORMER Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has described the appointment of Mr Edward Dickson as the new Managing Director/Editor In-Chief of African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) Plc as the best thing that has happened to the oldest private newspaper in Nigeria in recent time.Fayose, who was reacting to the appointment of Mr Dickson at his Afao-Ekiti country home, on Sunday, described the new MD/EIC as 'a humble, fair minded, intelligent and resourcesful person.'The former governor said he had acquainted himself with Mr Dickson since his days as Editor, Sunday Tribune, a development that placed him in vantage position to asses Dickson critically.He assured the Tribune owners and members of staff that he (Dickson) would perform brilliantly.While congratulating the new MD/EIC, Fayose prayed God to endow him with wisdom to bring progress to the company.
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