The late Mr Yakubu Mohammed. One of the founders of the most successful weekly magazine, NewsWatch, which had all advertisements in its first edition paid for. The maiden edition was also a box office hit, as all copies were sold out
By Anthony Kila
The League of Nigerian Columnists (LNC) mourns the loss of a veteran journalist and senior editor, Mr Yakubu Mohammed. He was the President of the League, LNC, a revered administrator, and a former Pro-Chancellor.
Yakubu Mohammed stood as a towering presence in Nigeria’s intellectual and public spheres, whose leadership was marked by wisdom, steadfastness, and profound institutional knowledge. His contributions significantly advanced the growth, credibility, and principled stance of the LNC in public discourse. Beyond mere titles, his role was that of a mentor, trusted counsellor, and a reliable pillar of support within the organisation, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege to work with him.
Beyond the League, Yakubu Mohammed was held in high regard as a media manager, an accomplished and principled administrator and former university Pro-Chancellor. In these roles, he exemplified unwavering integrity, discipline, and a steadfast belief in institutions’ transformative power to shape a better society.
As a columnist and writer, he demonstrated remarkable clarity of thought, savvy in moral suasion, and an enduring dedication to reasoned debate and national development. His eloquent writings consistently challenged complacency, elevated public discourse, and contributed meaningfully to Nigeria’s democratic conversation, inspiring progress that impacted the nation’s polity, especially the leadership of the fourth estate of the realm.
The death of Yakubu Mohammed marks a profound loss, impacting not only the League of Nigerian Columnists but also the wider community of journalists, writers, scholars, administrators, and public intellectuals across Nigeria. His voice, discernment, and exemplary character will be sorely missed, leaving an enduring absence in the fabric of our intellectual and literary life.
The League hereby expresses its deepest and most sincere condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and everyone who was impacted by his remarkable life and work. We mourn the loss of a truly inspiring individual whose contributions have left an indelible mark on all those fortunate enough to know him.
We pay heartfelt tribute to his memory by rededicating ourselves to the core values he exemplified: unwavering intellectual honesty, a steadfast sense of public responsibility, and the judicious use of words in service of society.
May his soul find eternal peace and repose.
League of Nigerian Columnists (LNC)
Signed:
Prof. Anthony Kila
Secretary General
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