PRESIDENT BUHARI CONGRATULATES PREMIUM TIMES E-I-C, DAILY TRUST GM, ON ELECTION AS PRESIDENT, SECRETARY OF IPI

Dec. 20, 2021

…Says ready to work with new executives

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Editor-in-Chief/Chief Operating Officer of Premium Times Nigeria, Musikilu Mojeed, for his emergence as the President of the Nigeria chapter of the International Press Institute (IPI).

In  statement by a Presidential spokes person, Garba Shehu on Monday, President Buhari also felicitated with the General Manager, Business and Strategy of Media Trust Limited, publishers of Daily Trust, Ahmed I. Shekarau, who was elected Secretary of IPI Nigeria.

According to the statement, the “President salutes the diligence and brilliance of both journalists, who have distinguished themselves in their chosen career with many recognitions and awards, urging them to bring their versatile experience in the media to reflect on the Institute”.

“The President also felicitates with the IPI on its successful General Assembly, saluting the outgoing leadership for providing sound management for the institute”.

The President Buhari however said he looks forward to working with the new executive to advance the interests of the nation, which are not at variance with the IPI in the promotion of journalism, social justice and human rights.