By Onilede Titi Faith
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated veteran journalist and broadcaster, Dr. Reuben Abati, on his 60th birthday, describing him as a brilliant public intellectual whose work has enriched national discourse.
In a statement on Friday, President Tinubu lauded Abati, whom he fondly calls “Rubi Rubi” for his excellence in journalism, academia, and public service.
“A public intellectual, author, columnist, law graduate, and broadcaster, Dr. Abati has distinguished himself in every role from academia to journalism and as a television anchor,” Tinubu said.
He commended Abati’s “insightful articles and analyses,” which he noted have continued to enlighten and inspire Nigerians, and praised his service as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Goodluck Jonathan.
The President also felicitated Abati on the launch of his three new books,bPortraits: People, Politics and Society; A Love Letter and Other Stories; and How Goodluck Jonathan Became President, released to mark his diamond jubilee.
Born on November 7, 1965, Dr. Abati is a renowned columnist, Arise News anchor, and former deputy governorship candidate of the PDP in Ogun State.
