(Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State)
By Biola Lawal
Oshogbo (Flowerbudnews): Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has congratulated renowned columnist, Dr Lasisi Olagunju on winning this year’s Informed Commentary Award at the 2024 Diamond Award for Media Excellence (DAME).
Governor Adeleke noted that Dr. Olagunju’s success ”is yet a recognition of his incredible works and how they enrich the journalism field,:’ a statement by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, disclosed.
The Governor lauds Dr. Olagunju for his insightful and thought-provoking engagements over the years, noting that winning the prestigious DAME Award for a record fifth time ‘:is a remarkable feat that goes to show how much value is placed on his works in the field of journalism.”
While celebrating the Saturday Editor of the Nigerian Tribune as a pride for Osun, Governor Adeleke praised Dr. Olagunju for his commitment to excellence and professionalism, providing a practical proof that hard work pays.
“I’m exceedingly thrilled to learn that Dr. Lasisi Olagunju has picked up the DAME Award this year.
”The success this year makes it the fifth time in a row that he will be so honoured, underscoring the values accorded the works of Dr. Olagunju at home and abroad,” the Governor was quoted as saying.
“I congratulate Dr. Olagunju for the honour that the award confers on him and appreciate him for spotlighting Osun positively through his works and inspire younger generations to give their best in their chosen endeavours.”
Governor Adeleke expresses hope that his passion for truth and informed commentary will continue to do Osun proud and inspires young people in the state and beyond to be unwavering in pursuing success in their chosen fields without compromise whatsoever.
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Lawal, on his part, is also a former Honourable Commissioner for Information,Youth, Sports and Culture of Osun state, his home state.
Biola Lawal had also successfully served two tenures as Press Secretary to the ECOMOG Force Commander in Liberia during the Liberian and Sierra Leone Civil wars. He was an outstanding NAN Defence and War Correspondent for many years.
The retired NAN Acting Boss holds the honour of being the only journalist that served two terms on the ECOMOG international assignment due to his high professionalism and decency.
He is a Co-Author of the book; ECOMOG, A BOLD ATTEMPT AT REGIONAL PEACEKEEPING! Edited Mrs Magaret Voght. The book remains the most. factual, detailed and authentic book on the ECOWAS sponsored ECOMOG Military operation.

