President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Ambassador Dele Cole on the occasion of his 85th birthday, applauding his distinguished contributions to Nigeria’s media and diplomatic sectors.
In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga and cited by PUNCH Online on Monday, Tinubu commended Cole’s visionary leadership as Managing Director of Daily Times, where he revitalised the newspaper and elevated it to become one of the most influential and respected publications across Africa.
Tinubu celebrated Cole’s legacy as a bastion of journalistic integrity and intellectual rigor, noting that his editorial opinions elevated public discourse.
Tinubu also acknowledged Cole’s diplomatic service as Special Adviser on International Relations and Ambassador to Argentina and Brazil.
Tinubu praised Cole as a patriot, intellectual giant, diplomat, and elder statesman who has served Nigeria with diligence and commitment.
He noted that Cole’s lifetime of service has inspired countless others to pursue excellence for the betterment of Nigerian society.
The President concluded his message by wishing Cole a happy 85th birthday with “85 memorable cheers!”
The congratulatory message was dated August 4, 2025, marking the occasion of Cole’s milestone birthday.
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