Professor Lai Oso’s death has robbed me of a respectable scholar and friend. From the messages, it was evident that Lai Oso was a truly good man who meant many things to many people. My relationship with Professor Lai Oso was a long and fruitful one, which blossomed to that of a senior brother and transcended family and professional lines. Without doubt, Lai Oso was a thoroughbred scholar who understood and promoted high quality communication scholarship in Nigeria. Social relevance and public interest must be the main criteria in news selection and editorial judgement.”We shall continue to remember Lai Oso.

Source: The Guardian August 19, 2023 08:06 UTC