Plateau State Governor and Chairman, Northern States Governors Forum Simon Bako Lalong has felicitated with veteran journalist and Chairman of the Editorial Board of The Nation Newspapers, Mr. Sam Omatseye, on the occasion of his 60th birthday.

Governor Lalong in a congratulatory message signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Makut Simon Macham described Sam Omatseye as a strong voice in the Nigerian Media landscape who has used his talent of writing and enquiry to contribute to national discourse and project fresh perspectives on many issues.

Lalong said Sam Omatseye has also demonstrated enormous capacity for critical thinking and engaging various segments of society using his journalistic instincts and contributing in holding the government accountable to the people.

He said Omatseye’s versatility has also given his the latitude to get involved in fighting corruption, advocating for good governance, press freedom and other efforts towards building a better Nigeria and also strengthening the nation’s democratic culture.

Lalong while wishing him many more years of God’s protection and favour, advised him to continue to mentor younger media professionals and training them to be patriotic, fearless, resilient, honest and responsible in carrying out their assignment of being the conscience of society at all times.

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GOVERNOR LALONG FELICITATES WITH SAM OMATSEYE AT 60