LATE IBRU, A JOURNALISM COLOSUS,says Governor Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State

The late Publisher of The Guardian Newspaper, Dr. Alex Uruemu Ibru has been described as a colossus particularly in the media profession.
Speaking to reporters at Caverton Helicopter hangar at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, yesterday afternoon,  Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio said he was heading to the Ikoyi home of the Ibrus on a condolence visit, disclosed that the formation of The Guardian by the late business mogul was a major step in terms of truthful journalism and distinction in unbiased information dissemination.
He noted that the seriousness of the newspaper on national and international issues stand the newspaper out as one that can be trusted by Nigerians and one used by the international community as a reference point, stressing that the newspaper focuses on serious minded issues devoid of frivolities.
He lauded the late publisher for his contribution to nation building with the establishment of The Guardian in 1983, adding that the contribution of the newspaper could not be underestimated.
His words, “You know he was a colossus in all respect, particularly within the media profession. You know the formation of The Guardian was a major step in terms of truthful journalism, in terms of a paper of distinction, the paper Nigerians can trust and the paper the international community can also use as a reference point because that is what it is”.
“It was the first major, fearless paper of distinction. Let us be honest, the paper focuses on serious minded issues, not on frivolities. So, its contribution to nation building cannot be underestimated, so it’s a very sad development, it’s quite an unfortunate situation and I think it touches on all parts of Nigeria. That is why I flew into Lagos to pay my last respect to the departed on behalf of millions of people of Akwa Ibom who also benefited from his industry and his contribution to nation building”.