Chief John Okorie has joined Nigerians and the journalism community in celebrating The Vanguard Newspaper @40, describing the milestone as a remarkable achievement in Nigeria’s media history.
According to Chief Okorie, the founder of The Vanguard Newspaper, Sam Amuka-Pemu, has played an exceptional role in shaping journalism in Nigeria and across Africa. He noted that through his courage, professionalism, consistency and commitment to truth, Sam Amuka-Pemu helped make journalism a noble and respected profession.
Chief Okorie commended The Vanguard Newspaper for its four decades of impactful journalism, investigative reporting and commitment to informing and educating the public. He described the newspaper as an important institution that has contributed significantly to Nigeria’s democratic development and the growth of the media industry.
“Sam Amuka-Pemu has not only built a newspaper; he has built a legacy. He made journalism a noble profession in Nigeria and Africa, inspiring generations of journalists to uphold professionalism, courage and integrity,” Chief Okorie said.
He congratulated the management, editorial team, staff, partners and readers of The Vanguard Newspaper on the 40th anniversary, praying for many more years of excellence, innovation and impactful journalism.
Happy 40th Anniversary to The Vanguard Newspaper!