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Testimony To Courage

This book is a unique addition to Nigeria’s media shelf. It is made up of the out- pouring of testimonies, appreciations and felicitations during the 60th birthday of “one of our own”— Dapo Olorunyomi, publisher of the online sensation, Premium Times. It is a rounded celebration by members of Nigeria’s impassioned community of media activists of one man at the cutting edge of investigative journalism in the country.

ODIA OFEIMUN
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ABOUT DAPSY

OYEKUNLE OYEDAPO OLORUNYOMI

A PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

OYEKUNLE OYEDAPO OLORUNYOMI, a renowned and accomplished journalist with several local and international laurels, was born on November 8, 1957, in Kano State, to Pa Samuel and Mrs. Mary Olorunyomi of Ayegunle, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. He is currently the publisher of Nigeria’s foremost multimedia and investigative newspaper, Premium Times and the Executive Director of Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ), a centre committed to media development in Nigeria and on the continent of Africa.

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It says a lot about the state of our world that for journalists to become internationally or globally famous and respected, intimidation, harassment, imprisonment and even death is mandatory. At one time during the Abacha years, exile was probably what saved Dapsy from having to pay the ultimate price.
Prof Biodun Jeyifo
Prof Biodun Jeyifo
When many of his contemporaries see problems, Dapsy sees solutions to such problems. Dapsy’s emphasis on renewing mass communication in response to innovations in communication technology is still unfolding. But his readiness to think out of the box ahead to enhance professional performance requires special mention.
Prof Ropo Sekoni
Prof Ropo Sekoni
Dapsy was very conscious when he started his career in journalism in the 1980s that the development of a progressive Nigeria was contingent on maintaining the press as an edifice in the struggle for freedom and against authoritarianism.
Prof Jibrin Ibrahim
Prof Jibrin Ibrahim
Dapsy, as most who know and love him affectionately call him, is our signpost to the world that all is yet well with us in Nigeria. That while we may have more than our fair share of navel-gazing politicians and resident kleptocrats, we also have people of sterling integrity and tested leadership qualities, people who have the vision of what a functional Nigeria could look like and the discipline to build institutions to bring it about.
Hafsat Abiola-Costello
Hafsat Abiola-Costello
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Foreword by odia ofeimun

Testimony To Courage

Essays in honour of Dapo Olorunyomi

Edited by Chido Onumah & Frederick Adetiba

Through these essays, we have been able to do justice to the life of Dapo Olorunyomi and his contribution to humanity. We encourage you to find time to read this collection of interesting essays about one of the most remarkable journalists in Nigeria.

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Testimony to courage

Essays In Honour of Dapo Olorunyomi

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