The Ijebu-Ode born “double
chief” began practicing journalism in 1961 and worked in several publications
such as Daily Sketch, Daily Express, Daily Times and Concord newspapers.
Chief Duro Onabule,
journalist, editor, columnist and former chief press secretary to military
president, Ibrahim Babangida clocks 80 tomorrow.
He reached his career peak
when he became the editor of the Concord newspapers in 1984. Shortly after, he
became the chief press secretary to Babangida in 1985.
President Muhammadu Buhari
has joined family and friends in celebrating Onabule, who is now the chairman
of the board of the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA.
Buhari congratulated him
for courage and steadfastness in serving the country.
The President affirmed that
Chief Onabule’s consistency in his chosen career had benefitted the country a
lot.
President Buhari commended
the veteran journalist for upholding the highest standard of professionalism in
journalism by investigating and projecting the truth, ensuring balance and
accuracy, and confidently pushing for inclusive and responsive government that
caters for ordinary Nigerians.
Buhari also congratulated
Onabule for serving the country with his talent, treasures and time, especially
in crucial times that deserved personal sacrifices.
President Buhari prayed for
longer life, good health and prosperity for the octogenarian.
Onabule was born on
September 27, 1939 in Ijebu-Ode.
He graduated from Nigeria’s
oldest school, CMS Grammar School in Lagos in 1960. His first media work was as
a reporter for the Daily Express in 1961.
Three years later he joined
the staff of Daily Sketch. He spent some time with Daily Sketch before going
back to his previous employer, Daily Express.
It was while working for
the Express that he went to the UK to study journalism at London School of
Journalism. In 1969, he served as the London correspondent of the Express.
In the mid 1970s, he worked
for the Daily Times, rising to become a deputy editor of Headlines magazine.
When MKO Abiola started
Concord Press, Onabule was appointed features editor.
In 1984, he became the
editor of Concord newspaper, a position he occupied before he was appointed CPS
to Babangida.
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