A foremost Nigerian veteran journalist, Akogun Tola Adeniyi has mourned demise of former Minister of Information, Prince Tony Momoh which sad event occurred on Monday at age 81 describing him as one of the greatest intellectual journalists of his era
Penpushing reports that, Adeniyi in a tribute sent from Canada to Penpushing media said journalism has lost an icon in the noble profession, adding that, the best tribute has been captured by another doyen of robust journalism, Chief Olusegun Osoba who described Tony as “consummate Journalist”.
‘Prince Tony Momoh, Nigeria’s pioneer teacher of Journalism Practice and first Director/ CEO of Times Training Institute was one of the greatest intellectual journalists of his era with several scholarly books to his credit. The best tribute to him has been captured by another doyen of robust Journalism, Chief Olusegun Osoba who described Tony as “consummate Journalist”, Adeniyi wrote.
Penpushing further reports that, Adeniyi, a former Chairman/Managing Director of Daily Times conglomerate, pointed out that the late veteran journalist lived his entire life of outstanding remarkable achievements in dignified simplicity with aura of royal respectability and decent comportment.
‘A distinguished Prince of Auchi Kingdom, Tony lived his entire life of outstanding remarkable achievements in dignified simplicity with aura of Royal respectability and decent comportment. He conferred honour on Journalism and his leadership by example was most inspiring’.
Penpushing also reports that, Adeniyi pointed out that, the deceased as a reporter, features writer columnist and editor left indelible mark of distinct identity, adding that as General Manager of Daily Times conglomerate, he was a paragon of fairness, equity, firmness, and irreproachable integrity.
‘As a reporter, features writer, columnist and Editor, Tony Momoh left indelible mark of distinct identity. And as General Manager of Daily Times Conglomerate, Tony Momoh was a paragon of fairness, equity, firmness, and irreproachable integrity’, he emphasized
.Penpushing reports that, he noted that Momoh as Minister of Information in Nigeria, his records speak volumes for his eloquence and national reach and all-round effectiveness, recalling that in 1974 he took off time to grace the Law school with his academic brilliance.
‘As Federal Minister of Information, his records speak volumes for his eloquence and national reach and all-round effectiveness. And in 1974 he took off time to grace the Law school with his academic brilliance. The most outstanding of all his qualities: Tony Momoh never begged nor even asked for favours. Extremely self contented. Journalism has lost a titan, humanity has lost a gem ’, Adeniyi stated
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