Former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has eulogized the former spokesperson to the military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, Chief Duro Adebule, describing him as someone who showed hardwork, professionalism and candor as a journalist.

Amosun, in a condolence message to the family of the deceased Onabule signed by his media aide, Bola Adeyemi, said the late veteran journalist contributed immensely to the growth of journalism and development of the Nation.

Onabule died, Tuesday at the age of 83.

According to Amosun, Onabule discharged himself creditably well in all areas of his journalism practice, adding that his objective and analytical contributions to issues of national importance would be missed.

The statement read, “Former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has commiserated with the Onabule family, on the passing of Chief Duro Onabule, veteran journalist and former Presidential spokesman to Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, on Tuesday, 16 August, 2022 at the age of 83 years.

“Senator Amosun, while also condoling with the former Head of State, Gen. Babangida, and the Nigerian Union of Journalists, described Chief Duro Onabule as a foremost journalist who contributed immensely to the growth of journalism and the development of our nation.

“The former Governor noted that Chief Onabule discharged himself creditably well in all areas of his journalism practice, adding that his objective and analytical contributions to issues of national importance will be sorely missed.

“He was a successful journalist who exhibited hard work, professionalism, and candor during his meritorious career as a reporter for the Daily Express, London correspondent of the Express, deputy editor of Daily Times, editor of Concord newspaper, a columnist in The Sun Newspapers, and the Presidential Spokesman to the then Nigeria’s Head of State, Gen. Babangida, among others.           

“Senator Amosun prayed that the Almighty God will grant the renowned journalist eternal rest, and give his children, grandchildren and the entire Onabule family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”