The Digest:
The legacy of a trailblazer is often rooted in the storm of societal change. President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Dr. Doyinsola Hamidat Abiola, an iconic Nigerian journalist and a pioneer who shattered gender barriers in the media industry.
Key Points:
- Dr. Doyin Abiola, 82, passed away early Wednesday.
- President Tinubu described her as an "Amazon and an icon."
- She was Nigeria's first female national newspaper editor.
- Abiola also became the first female daily newspaper Managing Director.
- She was the pioneer Editor of National Concord in 1980.
- Abiola played a key role in the 1993 presidential election.
- She championed democracy, demanding validation of the June 12 election
Doyin Abiola's death leaves an unfilled void, but her extraordinary journey remains a source of inspiration.
