President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Premium Times Nigeria’s Editor-in-Chief / COO Musikilu Mojeed, who has become the President of the Nigeria section of the International Press Institute (IPI).
President Buhari also congratulated the Chief Business and Strategy Officer of Media Trust Limited, Daily Trust Editors, Ahmed I. Shekarau, who was elected Secretary of IPI Nigeria.
Premium Times reported how Mr. Mojeed emerged as the president of the prominent corps of journalists and media professionals.
A statement issued by the agency on Friday noted that Mojeed emerged as unopposed president during a session of the Institute’s General Assembly, which was held physically and virtually in Abuja on Thursday.
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The President welcomed the diligence and brilliance of both journalists, who said they have distinguished themselves in their chosen career with numerous recognitions and awards, urging them to contribute their versatile experience in the media to reflect on the Institute.
The president also congratulated IPI on its successful General Assembly, saluting the outgoing leadership for providing strong management for the institute.
“President Buhari looks forward to working with the new executive to advance the interests of the nation, which do not disagree with the IPI in promoting journalism, social justice and human rights,” a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu on Saturday said.