President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Dr. Doyinsola Hamidat Abiola, a veteran Nigerian journalist and the late Bashorun MKO Abiola’s wife.
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In a statement personally signed by him and shared with journalists through his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, the president praised the late Dr. Doyin’s significant contributions to journalism and gender equity, saying she “laid a foundation for generations of women” and that her “impact on our democracy was even more profound.”
Tinubu described Doyin as a person who embodied integrity, tenacity, hard work, commitment to excellence, and dedication to the public good and democratic governance.
“Nigerians will never forget Doyin Abiola’s leadership during her illustrious journalism career, her championing of women’s empowerment, and her commitment to democracy.
“I commiserate with the Abiola and Aboaba families, her only daughter, Doyinsola, and the government and people of Lagos and Ogun States.
“May her soul rest in peace. May this nation be blessed with more women of Doyin Abiola’s calibre and pedigree,” he said.
It was earlier reported that Doyin died peacefully at 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday after a brief illness.
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