Tribune, a bridge builder 'FERMA chairmanEXECUTIVE Chairman, FederalRoad Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Mr Olajide Adeniji, has described the African Newspapers Nigeria (ANN) Plc, publisher of the Tribune titles as 'a bridge builder for the peace, stability and unity of the country,' saying that these were the dreams of its founder, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.Adeniji, in a congratulatory message issued and signed by his media assistant, Ekundayo Olatunde, a copy of which was made available to the Nigerian Tribune, on Tuesday, commended the board of directors of the company for appointing Messrs Edward Dickson, Debo Abdulai, Sina Oladeinde and Lasisi Olagunju as the Managing Director/Editor-In-Chief; Editor, Nigerian Tribune; Editor, Sunday Tribune and Editor, Saturday Tribune respectively.He said though the appointments were in acting capacities, 'I believe they will soon become substantive in their various appointments, due to their professional qualities.'The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, who extolled the virtues of the appointees, also described them as 'core professionals, workhalic, intelligent, humble, brilliant, fair minded, resourceful, industrious and truthful persons.'I strongly believe, given the professional sagacity and dexterity of the new heads of the newspapers, that they will use the wealth of their experiences to take the newspapers to enviable position among its peers in the industry, in line with the vision of Chief Awolowo.'While praying to God to give them the wisdom to pilot the affairs of the establishment, he said 'I want to congratulate you once again on these new feathers to your caps and I will like to advise you not to lose focus.'Saraki congratulates MD/EICBy Ruth OlurounbiTHE immediate pastgovernor of KwaraState, Senator Bukola Saraki, has joined other Nigerians to congratulate the former editor of the Nigerian Tribune, Mr Edward Dickon, on his appointment as the Managing Director/Editor-In-Chief (MD/EIC) of the African Newspaper of Nigeria (ANN) Plc, publisher of the Tribune titles.Senator Saraki, in a congratulatory letter he personally signed to the MD/EIC, said he had always been impressed with Mr Dickson's dedication and editorial skills.'You have done an excellent job and recognition of this kind is well deserved. Your love for professionalism has certainly paid off.'Well done, and I wish you continued success,' he wrote.Ex-Senate leader congratulates new editorsBy Tolu OlamirikiA former Senateleader, SenatorTeslim Folarin, has congratulated the new editors of the African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) Plc, publisher of the Tribunes titles, on their new appointments.He said during the period of the military era, when editors became endangered species and were at regular intervals detained at various prisons, withsome media houses closed down, the Tribune titles remained steadfast.While commending the organisation for its fearless and courageous editorial policy, he said the Tribune titles had, over the past decades, maintained avowed policy of truth, fairness and courage, while many of its contemporaries had gone into extinction as a result of questionable editorial policies and mismanagement.He averred that the Tribune titles had remained afloat by consistently putting in place a generation of editors with impeccable records, as the new appointments signified continuation of such policy.UBA, accounting firm congratulate editorsTHE United Bank forAfrica (UBA) has congratulated editors of the African Nespapers of Nigeria (ANN) Plc, Alhaji Debo Abdulai, Nigerian Tribune; Mr Sina Oladeinde, Sunday Tribune and Mr Lasisi Olagunju, Saturday Tribune, over their recent elevation.In a statement signed by Mr Kennedy Uzoka, Deputy Managing Director, the bank lauded their contributions to the growth and repositioning of the Tribune titles.'It is our firm belief that under your leadership, the Tribune titles will grow stronger and uphold the ideals of being Nigeria's most investigative newspaper, as envisaged by the founder,' the statement read.Also, a consulting firm, Z. O. Ososanya & Co, congratulated the editors over their elevation.In a statement signed by Olufemi Ososanya, Managing Partner, the firm said 'it is noteworthy that your dedication to service and astuteness in journalism are recognised, acknowledged and appreciated.'We pray that God will grant you all that you require to function in your new assignments.'Kwara speaker tasks new editorsBy Biola Azeez, IlorinSPEAKER of theKwara StateHouse of Assembly, Honourable Razak Atunwa, has enjoined the new editors of the African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) Plc, publisher of Tribune titles, to consolidate on the feat already achieved by the newspaper.Atunwa, in a statement by his special assistant on media, Alhaji Abdul-rahman Sanni, gave the advice while felicitating with the new editorial team of the newspaper, led by Mr Edward Dickson, the Managing Director/Editor-In-Chief.The speaker express-ed confidence in the ability of the new team in transforming the newspaper to an enviable standard, describing them as thorough-bred journalists, who had made impact in their chosen career.Atunwa noted with delight that the appointees had demonstrated high sense of discipline, commitment to duty and passion for journalism profession, while he advised them to put their experiences into bear, by publishing what would make Nigeria to overcome its numerous challenges.He, therefore, prayed for God's wisdom and understanding for the new appointees.
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