Mideno Bayagbon at 65: Celebrating a media icon, mentor, legend

 










The management and staff of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications honour a media icon, Mr Mideno Bayagbon, former Editor of the Vanguard Newspaper, as he clocks a remarkable 65 years of life, leadership, and legacy.

For decades, Mr. Bayagbon has exemplified excellence, integrity, and visionary leadership. Under his stewardship, Vanguard was more than a newspaper, it became a standard-bearer for professionalism, truth, and innovation. 


The legacy he carved is not just in the stories printed, but in the countless journalists he mentored, inspired, and challenged to aim higher.

His service to our nation and humanity is immeasurable. It is a life dedicated to truth, fairness, and the upliftment of society, a life that reflects the very best of Delta State, Nigeria, and the media industry at large.

Sir, your journey in journalism has been nothing short of extraordinary. With vision, integrity, and unwavering commitment you set professional standards that continue to inspire generations of journalists. 

Your service to our nation and humanity goes beyond the newsroom, it is a testament to selflessness, dedication, and the power of impactful storytelling.

Deltans and Nigerians alike take immense pride in your leadership, which has shaped the media landscape and uplifted the standards of public discourse. 

Today, we celebrate not just your achievements, but the countless lives you have touched, the truth you have upheld, and the legacy you continue to build.

May God Almighty bless you abundantly, granting you longevity, prosperity, and an ever-expanding influence in all your endeavors. 

The best is yet to come!


Congratulations on this milestone, and may your journey continue to inspire.


E-Signed:

Olorogun (Barr) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, JP

Director General

Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications

Governor's Office, Asaba

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