Alake at 70: Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu hail minister as ‘journalist of conscience’

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu have paid glowing tributes to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on today’s celebration of his 70 birthday. He described the minister as a “journalist of conscience” who stood on the front lines against military dictatorship and human rights abuses during some of Nigeria’s darkest political periods. In a tribute marking Alake’s 70th birthday today, the President also described the minister as a forthright, upright, and loyal ally whose commitment to equity and social justice has defined his professional and public service career. President Tinubu said his close relationship with Alake spans several decades, during which he has known him as a dependable associate who is always clear and uncompromising in his positions.