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By Nasir Kura
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the media world in celebrating veteran broadcaster, columnist and media consultant, Chief Timawus Mathias, as he turns 70.
The President felicitated with the friends, family and professional colleagues of the renowned journalist who spends most his time writing and counselling institutions and governments on the value of effective and integrated communication.
As the ace broadcaster turns 70, the President said he believes that Chief Mathias’ early foray into journalism was divinely orchestrated as he worked with Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria for a while, before moving to the Nigeria Television Authority and hitting the limelight with Verdict’83 in 1983.
The President commended the versatility of the media professional, who continues to inspire and mentor younger people into journalism by utilising modern digital tools of communication, and remaining active on social media.
He prayed that the almighty God would grant Chief Mathias longer life, good health to enjoy his passion, and more fruitful years of service to the nation.
