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NMMA: Bankole Salutes Independent NewspapersBy Funmi Falobi Reporter, LagosHouse of Representatives Speaker, Dimeji Bankole, has also chipped in a word of kudos for the accolades won by Independent Newspapers in the Nigerian Media Merit Awards (NMMA), following in the footsteps of Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, Zenith Bank, Intercontinental Bank, and other well wishers. "It is with great joy that we received the cheering news of your newspaper's emergence as the Best Newspaper of the Year at this year's (NMMA). It is equally heart-warming and salutary, your emergence as the Editor of the Year in the keenly contested and competitive industry annual award. "Your recent feat as well as other laurels won by your brilliant, astute and professionally vibrant team of editorial crew has further confirmed your leadership position in the Nigerian media.The feat is a testimony to the hard work, excellence and passionate commitment to lofty heights in your chosen professional career," Bankole wrote in a letter to the Editor, Ikechukwu Amaechi. He said Nigerians are living witness to the sacrifices the newspaper has made in the sojourn for democratic ideals and ethos - and "that you have achieved excellence and been for it in your chequered struggle to restore and sustain a free and just society is a thing of joy that deserves the clinking of the glasses. "It is our fervent prayer that this fresh feather to your crown will serve as a fillip and tonic for your future effort. We are deeply convinced that you will not relent the fight against social injustice and patriotic commitment to all ideals that will promote national unity, progress and development." FCB Redline, a public relations and promotions firm, equally sent in a letter, signed by its Director, Akonte Ekine, which expressed delight that "these accomplishments come your way knowing your deep seated commitment to the best practice of the journalism profession, and the diligence you put into your work and commendable humility with which you relate with people within and outside the newsroom. "We are also happy for you knowing your immense contributions towards the evolution of Daily Independent leading on to when the newspaper house first won the Newspaper of the Year at the same NMMA in 2006. "We celebrate your accomplishments as a way of urging the youngsters in your profession to emulate your sterling qualities."
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