President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of a veteran Nigerian journalist and wife of the late Bashorun MKO Abiola, Dr. Doyinsola Hamidat Abiola.
In a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen through his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, he said the immense contributions of the deceased to journalism and gender equity “laid a foundation for generations of women,” stating that her “impact on our democracy was even more profound.”
According to President Tinubu, “Dr. Doyinsola embodied integrity, tenacity, hard work, commitment to excellence, and dedication to public good and democratic good 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.
Dr. Doyinsola died peacefully at 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday after a brief illness.
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