President Tinubu Celebrates Ace Columnist Femi Orebe at 80

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated pro-democracy activist and celebrated columnist, Dr. Femi Orebe, on the occasion of his 80th birthday, marked on September 24.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President extolled Dr. Orebe’s decades-long contributions to journalism, democracy, and public discourse in Nigeria.

Over the last three decades, Dr. Orebe has written extensively on Nigerian and international politics, with incisive articles and regular interventions in public affairs that have influenced many and helped shape public policies.

President Tinubu described Dr. Orebe as an ally and brother, noting his forthcoming book, Simply A Citizen Journalist, as another significant contribution to the knowledge world.

“I have followed Dr. Orebe’s columns and informed commentaries over the years, first in the defunct Comet newspapers and later in The Nation. Dr. Orebe lives his appellation as a Citizen Journalist. His pen is transformative. He writes to correct the ills of society and proffers ideas to engender the necessary changes. His struggles and advocacy for democracy and good governance in the land are also noteworthy,” the President remarked.

As Dr. Orebe joins the Octogenarian Club, President Tinubu wished him more strength and the continued grace of God.

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