At the glamorous THISDAY 30th Anniversary Awards Night held at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Maiden Alex Ibru, publisher and chair of “The Guardian” newspaper, delivered a powerful endorsement of THISDAY’s position in Nigerian media.
While receiving the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, Ibru described THISDAY as the number one newspaper in the country,” a rare acknowledgment from a respected figure in the same industry.
“This really came as a surprise to me,” she said, referring to the award. “But knowing who the Duke is, he will decide to do what he wants to do,” she added, referring to THISDAY’s Editor-in-Chief, Nduka Obaigbena. “I really appreciate this. I can’t put anything to it—it really came as a shock, and I appreciate it. Thanks very much. Continue to do what you’re doing with THISDAY, it’s definitely the number one paper in the country. No question about it. It is a fact.”
The evening, which celebrated three decades of THISDAY’s groundbreaking contributions to Nigerian journalism, began with a statement from Obaigbena emphasising the importance of honouring excellence. “It is a privilege to honour some of the best of Nigeria because we believe if we honour our best, our children will be better,” he said.
The event was a testament to THISDAY’s enduring legacy in shaping the media landscape and inspiring the next generation of journalists. With endorsements like Maiden Ibru’s and the consistent drive to honour excellence, THISDAY continues to cement its place at the pinnacle of Nigerian journalism.
Melissa Enoch
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