President Buhari Celebrates Chief Timawus Mathias At 70

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Chief Timawus Mathias, veteran broadcaster, columnist and media consultant, as he clocks 70.

The president heartfelt massage to the media personality is contained in a press statement made available to Naija News by the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.

President Buhari sends warm felicitations to 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 believes 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.

President Buhari commends 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.

The President prays that almighty God will grant Chief Mathias longer life, good health to enjoy his passion, and more fruitful years of service to the nation.