Aremo Olusegun Osoba, a former governor of Ogun state has described the death of Prince Tony Momoh, a big loss to the media not only in Nigeria but world over.
In his tribute Chief Osoba said Momoh who was also former Minister of Information to the Federal Government of Nigeria ” was a serious- minded journalist and a powerful member of the intellectuals in the media.”
Momoh, was a former Editor and General Manager of Daily Times passed on February 1, 2021 in his residence in Abuja . A close family friend said he did not complain of any ailment. ” He died peacefully “.
Osoba in his tribute said : “We have lost a consummate journalist. He was a strong and powerful member of the intellectuals in the media. Great Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe gave him the sobriquet of “Lawyer Journalist” and he lived up to the nickname”.
“Serious-minded, deep in his thoughts and writings, through which he left an indelible mark in the media world. God bless his soul”