Sam Amuka-Pemu
Sam Amuka Pemu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 June 1935 |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Journalism |
| Years active | 1971 – present |
| Known for | Founder of Vanguard newspaper |
Prince Sam Amuka Pemu (born 13 June 1935) is a Nigerian journalist, columnist and publisher, who founded the Vanguard, Nigeria's leading newspaper, and was co-founder of The Punch, one of the most widely read newspapers in Nigeria.[1][2] He was born in Sapele, a city in Delta State, southern Nigeria, into the family of Pa Amuka-Pemu and Madam Teshoma Amuka-Pemu.[3][4][5]
Journalism career
[edit]He was a Daily Times of Nigeria 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 columnists.[7] Amuka was described as a "Gentleman of the Press" by President Muhammadu Buhari on his 80th birthday.[8] He was described as an icon and a leading light in Nigerian journalism by Nduka Obaigbena, a former President of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria.[9] Amuka-Pemu is the oldest practising media professional in Nigeria today who had been cited by peers. A book entitled 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
[edit]- ↑ Agency reporter (12 June 2015). "Buhari pays tribute to Amuka-Pemu at 80". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ↑ "Robbery Attack: I Was Shaken — Vanguard Publisher, Sam Amuka-Pemu", PM News, 18 August 2011.
- ↑ "Sam Amuka Loses Mum". This Day. Archived from the original on 15 June 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ↑ "Jonathan Mourns Gombe Emir *Kutigi's wife, Amuka-Pemu's mom too". Metro Watch. 28 May 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Uduaghan consoles 'Sad Sam' over mother's death". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ↑ "Buhari Pays Tribute to Sam Amuka-Pemu at 80E". This Day. Archived from the original on 15 June 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ↑ "Buhari felicitates with Sam Amuka at 80". NigerianNation. 13 June 2015. Archived from the original on 16 June 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ↑ "Buhari eulogises Sam Amuka at 80". The Punch. Archived from the original on 15 June 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ↑ Agbo-Paul Augustine, George Agba (13 June 2015). "PMB Hails Amuka-Pemu On 80th Birthday". Leadership. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ↑ "1939 to the Vanguard of Modern Journalism". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 8 July 2012. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- ↑ "Ajimobi, Tinubu urge journalists to be fearless". The Punch. Archived from the original on 15 June 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
