Encomiums and congratulatory messages have continued to pour in for a seasoned Journalist, Broadcaster and Editor Emeritus, Mr. Barth Ikiebe, who has just clocked 60.
“As you bow out of public service meritoriously today, holding your head high for various accomplishments to your record, in serving your father land at Voice of Nigeria as Defence Correspondent, Works and Housing and State House Correspondent under Obasanjo administration, we wish you healthy and robust life in retirement “, friends and colleagues noted about Mr Ikiebe.
Chairperson of Blueprint Editorial Board, and publisher of Verity News, Zainab Suleiman Okino also wished and prayed for a healthy life in retirement for Mr Ikiebe, adding that the newsroom will miss his experience and professional expertise.
An alumnus of DW Radio Academy and certifications in Mass Communications and Digital Technology, Mr Barth Ikiebe is a devout family man with one wife, Engr Juliet Ikiebe(Nee Ero) and four children, two Graduates and Two Undergraduates.
“We rejoice on your accomplishments in life and wish you more years of much higher heights of an unqualified success that will go beyond your wildest imagination.
“Please accept our warmest regard as you step into a new phase in the journey of your life.Thanks so much for your time in the process of building capacity of young journalists and mentees.
God bless you and keep you in good health as you continue to render service for the good of humanity and journalism profession “, his friends and mentees said.