By KEMI KASUMU
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with foremost journalist, Akpandem James, as he turns 60 today June 29, 2022.
In a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, President Buhari applauded the more than three decades of Akpandem’s commitment to a profession that informs, educates, entertains, and sets agenda for public discourse.
The President lauded a career that has seen the journalist traversing Concord Press (now defunct), The Punch, Daily Independent, where James was founding editor, and later, managing editor.
President Buhari acknowledged the journalist’s contributions to national development, particularly through a recently released 633-page book, The National Conversation: Interests and Intrigues, that shaped the 2014 National Conference.
He rejoiced with the media family, notably the Nigeria Guild of Editors, of which James is a Fellow, and the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ).
President Buhari wished the celebrant good health, long life, and more germane contributions to the profession he loves.
