The Ibadan Discourse Group (IDG), an assembly of eminent Nigerians from across the South West, has extended warm congratulations to renowned journalist and writer, Dr. Lasisi Olagunju, on his prestigious election as a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters, hailing him as a pride of the journalism profession and a beacon of intellectual excellence.
Dr. Olagunju, Editor of the Nigerian Tribune On Saturday, is a prominent member of the Ibadan Discourse Group.
In a press release by its Coordinator, Mr. Clement Ige, the group describes Dr. Lasisi as a pride to the Tribune stable particularly and to journalism generally, noting that he is currently one of the few consciences of journalism practice.
“We felicitate with one of us, Dr. Lasisi Olagunju, on his election as a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters. Dr. Olagunju deserves this fellowship as a deep thinker and thorough-bred, award winning journalist who constantly makes the society proud in his writings”, the release said.
“As a first-class researcher, philosopher and people’s columnist, we are proud of Dr. Olagunju for this achievement. We pray for more as he improves to serve the society better”, the release said.
