“Maybe Funtua did a lot for NIJ in this government considering the fact that the man was part of the kitchen cabinet of the president, but one is not too familiar with what he did for journalism.' Nigeria Funntua Jakande Osoba
will propel the Nigerian Guild of Editors and Nigerian Union of Journalists to consider immortalising Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, Chief Segun Osoba and the likes who have contributed tremendously to the development of journalism in Nigeria.
Professor Oso said, “one is not privileged to the process that led to the decision, so, it is difficult to say whether it’s good or bad. But what are the factors and parameters taken into consideration? There have been so many people who have done so much for journalism practice even to the NIJ itself, and they have not had NUJ, NGE and other professional bodies do anything in their honour.
Professor John Illah of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Jos, said Funtua must have done great in advancing journalism in the country to merit such an honour, as it’s not every time journalists are celebrated. The NIJ described the late Funtua as ‘defender of press freedom’ in the country, saying he was more than a strong pillar of support to the institution.
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