The Divine Mandate Group has congratulated renowned columnist.and Saturday Tribune Editor, Dr Lasisi Olagunju, on the conferment of a prestigious Honourary Fellowship by the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL).

The group, which comprises of journalist with likeminds in Oyo State in a statement signed by Comrade Raji Adebayo and Olamide Adeniji, described the honour as a well deserved and a testimony to Dr Olagunju’s intellectual brilliance.

The group, further said that the conferment of the Fellowship on Dr Olagunju, is an affirmation of the significant influence of his literary works which it said has made him a popular figure all over the World.

The statement reads: “We congratulate you on the conferment of a prestigious Honourary Fellowship by the Nigerian Academy of Letters (NAL)

“We are not surprised that you are a recipient of this laudable award as we have over the years seen you as a model of responsible journalism. The NAL Fellowship is a recognition of your outstanding contributions to the development of Nigeria and beyond through your excellent delivery of literary works and it is worth celebrating.

“We commend you for your steadfastness and commitment to ideals and the truth as demonstrated in your informed commentaries on national and international issues.

“We are extremely happy about the conferment of a prestigious Honourary Fellowship on you by the Nigerian Academy of Letters.
“We believe it is the beginning and we are looking forward for more as we pray that the Almighty God will continue to endow you with intellect and good health. Once again, Congratulations sir.”