President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Dan Agbese, the veteran journalist and co-founder of the pioneering Newswatch magazine, who died on Monday in Lagos at the age of 81.
In a statement released on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Agbese’s death as “painful” and a significant loss to Nigeria’s media industry.
President Tinubu lauded Agbese for his defining role in shaping modern journalism in Nigeria, noting that he and his colleagues at Newswatch ushered in a new era of investigative and interpretative reporting that elevated professional standards and strengthened public accountability.
“Dan Agbese was not just a journalist; he was an institution. His pen shaped public opinion, strengthened democratic discourse, and inspired a generation of media practitioners. He served Nigeria with integrity, courage, and commitment to truth and justice,” the President said.
He added that Agbese’s contributions to the evolution of the modern Nigerian press will be remembered forever.
“I join his family, particularly his wife, children, and the entire media community, in mourning. May his legacy continue to guide the noble calling of journalism in our nation,” the statement concluded.
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