Obasa Hails Vanguard Publisher, Sam Amuka At 80

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated publisher of Vanguard newspapers, Sam Amuka, on his 80th birthday.

Obasa, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Musbau Razak, described Amuka as an icon who has brought honour and dignity to journalism profession in the world.

“He is a man of honour who has done more than enough to uplift the profession of journalism not only in Nigeria but also throughout the world,” Razak quoted the Speaker in the statement.

Obasa also said, “People like Sam Amuka laid the foundation for the development of modern media practice in Nigeria. Therefore, it is no surprise that the Vanguard newspapers founded by Chief Sam Amuka is one of the leading national newspapers in Nigeria today and well respected globally.”

He further said, “It is on this note that my colleagues and I in the Lagos State House of Assembly join your friends, associates and family members spread across the world in wishing you a befitting 80th birthday and we pray to God to continue to give you good health.”