Tribune Publisher Wole Awolowo dies at 70
Chief Oluwole Awolowo, Publisher of Tribune Newspapers is dead.
A statement by the Managing Director/ Editor -in- Chief of African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) Plc, Mr Edward Dickson confirmed that Chief Awolowo, 70, died at 5.40pm on Wednesday at Wellington hospital, St Johnswood, London following complications arising from a car crash that occurred on September 30, 2006.
“He had been in and out of hospital, home and abroad, since he was involved in the ghastly accident seven years ago on the Lagos- Ibadan expressway.
“Despite his health challenges following the accident, Chief Awolowo devoted his life to the service of God and was deeply involved in evangelical activities. In the past four years, he authored a Christian column, OBA’S LECTERN, in the Sunday Tribune. “He fought a good fight and has gone to rest with his Maker. We ask for prayers at this most trying time for the Awolowo family and for the ANN Plc,” Dickson stated.
Born in December 3, 1942, the son of the late elderstatesman attended Ibadan Grammar School and later proceeded to Leighton Park School, Reading, Berdshire, England for further studies.
He graduated in Business Studies in the early sixties from Leeds College of Commerce.
Culled from The Nation.
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