REMEMBERING DELE GIWA
Dele Giwa’s Granite Journalism is an invaluable effort, writes TAYO OGUNBIYI Some deaths are mourned, buried and gradually surrendered to the custody of history. Others refuse to lie still. They
The death of Dele Giwa, a celebrated Nigerian journalist, remains unresolved four decades after his assassination. Giwa, who tragically lost his life in a parcel bomb explosion on October 19, 1986, was not only a prominent figure in journalism but also a mentor to many. His unique ability to make words dance and reveal extraordinary meanings through his writing set him apart as a craftsman of the written word.
Giwa's work at the Daily Times, Sunday Concord, and Newswatch, co-founded with Ray Ekpu, Dan Agbese, and Yakubu Mohammed, played a crucial role in reshaping the possibilities of Nigerian journalism. His commitment to investigative reporting and robust coverage of public affairs emphasized the importance of asking why decisions were made, what consequences followed, and what the public was not being told.
Giwa's legacy extends beyond his personal contributions to journalism; it lies in the enduring importance of a free press that holds power accountable and fosters meaningful public discourse.
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