Media Leaders Name Journalism House after Ismaila Isa Funtua
The Nigerian Press Organisation , comprising the Newspapers’ Proprietors Association of Nigeria , Nigerian Guild of Editors and the Nigerian Union of Journalists , yesterday renamed the newly-rebuilt Nigerian Institute of Journalism House, Lagos, ISMAILA ISAMore tributes also poured in yesterday for Funtua, a Second Republic minister, with the First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, lauding him for influencing board appointments for female politicians.
Obaigbena, who is also the Chairman/Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY Newspapers/Arise Group, said the media leaders considered it a privilege to honour the late Ismaila Isa Funtua, whose life of dedicated service to Nigeria spanned politics, business and media. He said in a statement yesterday that it had taken him two days of shock to be able to muscle the strength to write this tribute and condolence to the family of his departed brother, friend, associate and confidant.
Babaginda described Funtua as a bridge builder, a peace maker and one who believed so much in the unity of Nigeria. Babangida described him as a pan-Nigeria statesman who was largely misunderstood by some and eternally appreciated by many who understood the dynamics of his engagements.
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