President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with legendary newscaster, presenter and first African female to appear on television, Anike Agbaje Williams, on her 80th birthday.
Buhari, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, joined Williams’ family, friends and the media profession in celebrating the broadcaster.
She noted Williams had a sonorous voice that ruled the industry for more than 30 years.
He recalled the retired broadcaster started out early with the first television station in Africa in 1959, Western Nigeria Television (WNTV).
He said she also sustained the legacy of Chief Obafemi Awolowo who established the WNTV as a ‘‘surrogate teacher’’.
Buhari commended the quintessential courage and persistent spirit of Williams, who constantly pushed herself to improve on her God-given talent until she reached the pinnacle of her career, carting home many awards even after retirement.