Sam Amuka-Pemu
Sam Amuka Pemu | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 13, 1935 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Journalism |
| Years active | 1971 - Present |
| Notable work | Vanguard |
Chief Sam Amuka Pemu (born June 13, 1935) is a Nigerian Journalist, Columnist and founder of Vanguard Newspaper, Nigeria's leading Newspaper. He co-founded The Punch, most widely read newspaper in Nigeria.[1][2] Sam was born in Sapele, a city in Delta State, southern Nigeria into the family of the late Pa. Amuka-Pemu and Madam Teshoma Amuka-Pemu, who died on May, 2014.[3][4][5]
Journalism career
He was formerly a Daily Times of Nigeria's editor and the first editor of the Sunday Punch before he established The Punch with his friend, the late, Olu Aboderin in 1971.[6] He later established Vanguard Newspaper in 1983 with three other Nigerian Columnist.[7] Sam Amuka was described as “Gentleman of the Press” by President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th years birthday.[8] He was described as an icon and a leading light in Nigerian journalism by Nduka Obaigbena, President of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria.[9] Sam Amuka is the oldest practicing media professional in Nigeria today who had been cited by peers. A book titled, From 1939 to the vanguard of modern journalism written by Kola Muslim Animasaun, who also trained under him acknowledged his immense contributions to Journalism in Nigeria.[10][11]
References
- ^ Agency reporter. "Buhari pays tribute to Amuka-Pemu at 80". The Nation. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ^ http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2011/08/18/robbery-attack-i-was-shaken-—vanguard-publisher-sam-amuka-pemu/
- ^ "Sam Amuka Loses Mum, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ^ "Jonathan Mourns Gombe Emir *Kutigi's wife, Amuka-Pemu's mom too - Metro Watch". Metro Watch. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ^ "Uduaghan consoles 'Sad Sam' over mother's death". Vanguard News. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ^ "Buhari Pays Tribute to Sam Amuka-Pemu at 80, Articles - THISDAY LIVE". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ^ "Buhari felicitates with Sam Amuka at 80". NigerianNation. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ^ "Buhari eulogises Sam Amuka at 80". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ^ Leadership Newspaper (13 June 2015). "PMB Hails Amuka-Pemu On 80th Birthday". Nigerian News from Leadership News. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ^ "1939 to the Vanguard of modern journalism". Vanguard News. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- ^ "Ajimobi, Tinubu urge journalists to be fearless". The Punch - Nigeria's Most Widely Read Newspaper. Retrieved 16 June 2015.