{"id":3650,"date":"2026-08-27T22:44:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T22:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=3650"},"modified":"2026-08-27T23:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T23:13:14","slug":"tribute-dotun-oladipo-a-courageous-journalist-and-media-professional-senate-pres-akpabio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=3650","title":{"rendered":"Tribute: Dotun Oladipo, a courageous journalist and media professional &#8211;Senate Pres. Akpabio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>*<strong><em>Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, President of the Senate describes Dotun Oladipo\u2019s passing as a painful loss to the Nigerian media industry and the country, noting his significant contributions to journalism, public discourse and the growth of online media in the country <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, President of the Senate, in the National Assembly (NASS), Abuja, FCT, has expressed profound sadness over the death of Mr. Dotun Oladipo, a veteran journalist and Publisher of The Eagle Online.<\/p>\n<p>Akpabio described Oladipo\u2019s passing as a painful loss to the Nigerian media industry and the nation, noting his significant contributions to journalism, public discourse and the growth of online media in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"gYHuTIHYds\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=3621\">IT Procurement reforms will strengthen innovation, Nigeria&#8217;s digital sovereignty &#8212; NITDA<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cIT Procurement reforms will strengthen innovation, Nigeria\u2019s digital sovereignty \u2014 NITDA\u201d \u2014 Consumer Experience Is A Top Priority\" src=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=3621&amp;embed=true#?secret=kOqBmigQQB#?secret=gYHuTIHYds\" data-secret=\"gYHuTIHYds\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The President of the Senate commiserated with the family, friends, colleagues and professional associates of the deceased, particularly members of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), where Oladipo served as Emeritus President.<\/p>\n<p>Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Special Adviser (SA), Media and Publicity, Office of the President of the Senate, in statement, noted Akpabio also said \u201cDotun Oladipo was a courageous, principled and dedicated journalist who devoted a significant part of his life to the pursuit of truth, responsible journalism and the advancement of society.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis sudden passing is a profound loss to his family, the journalism profession and Nigeria as a whole.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Senate President noted: &#8220;His immense contributions to the development of online journalism, as well as his commitment to professional excellence, integrity and public interest, will remain indelible.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs the philosopher John Stuart Mill reminded us, \u2018He who knows only his own side of the case knows little of that.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Dotun understood that a free and responsible press must listen, question and speak truth to power.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The statement also mentioned that &#8220;his life demonstrated that journalism, when guided by courage and conscience, can illuminate society and strengthen democracy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis legacy will continue to inspire journalists and media professionals who believe in the power of responsible journalism to strengthen democracy and contribute to national development.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Akpabio prayed that God Almighty would grant the deceased eternal rest and give his family, friends, colleagues and loved ones the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.<\/p>\n<p>He also urged members of the media to uphold and build upon Oladipo\u2019s legacy of professionalism, integrity, courage and unwavering commitment to the public interest.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;May God acquaint his soul with the compass of His course.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, President of the Senate describes Dotun Oladipo\u2019s passing as a painful loss to the Nigerian media industry and 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