President Buhari mourns Wale Aboderin, late chairman of Punch Newspaper

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the Chairman of Punch Nigeria Limited, Mr. Gbadebowale Aboderin, who passed away at the age of 60.

The President, in a statement Thursday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, equally commiserated with all members of the Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN), the media and sports industry in the country on the death of the respected entrepreneur and philanthropist.

According to the statement, President Buhari believes that Aboderin, who was greatly admired by his peers in the media and sports industry, will be long remembered for his resourcefulness, managerial proficiency and invaluable contributions to the growth of these sectors.

The President prays that God Almighty will comfort all who mourn him and grant his soul eternal rest.