Renowned Nigerian journalist Peter Enahoro also known by his pen name “Peter Pan,” has passed away at the age of 88.
Enahoro died in London, the United Kingdom, on Monday. The announcement of his death was made by Bunmi Sofola, a popular columnist, in a statement on Tuesday.
“Regret to announce the passing on of our iconic journalist Peter Enahoro “Peter Pan” today in London at the age of 88. RIP,” the statement reads.
Enahoro was born on January 21, 1935, and began his media career as an assistant publicity officer in the Federal Ministry of Information in 1954.
A year later, he joined Daily Times as a sub-editor at the young age of 20. He later became the assistant district manager at Rediffusion Services in Ibadan, Oyo state.
Throughout his career, Enahoro held various editorship positions at the Nigerian Sunday Times and Daily Times. His column in New African magazine under the pen name “Peter Pan” made him a household name in Nigeria, and he was considered one of the most influential journalists of his time.
In the 1960s, Enahoro went into self-imposed exile, after he became disillusioned with the Nigerian government. During this time, he continued to write and remained an outspoken critic of the government.
Enahoro authored several books, including his famous work “How to be a Nigerian,” which was published in 1996. The book satirized Nigerian politics and society and remains a popular read today.
The passing of Enahoro has been widely mourned in Nigeria, with many paying tribute to his legacy as a journalist and writer. His contributions to Nigerian media and society have left a lasting impact, and he will be remembered as a true icon of Nigerian journalism.
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