Vanguard (Lagos)

Nigeria: Man, at 76, Enrolls for Journalism Course

A 76 years old Mr Clement Alubiagba, has enrolled for journalism studies at Times Journalism Institute, an arm of The Daily Times of Nigeria, November 3, 2008 in Lagos State.

The grandfather, who hails from Edo State has three children, two daughters and a son who are all married with kids.

According to him, his interest in journalism, was aroused by Peter Pan, the former staff and the youngest Editor of the then Daily Times Nigeria whose articles and stories he enjoys reading.

But because he barely completed his standard six as it's usually called, which is today known as primary six, he couldn't practice journalism.

But his quest for knowledge, drove him towards reading every book he comes across, knowing that to be a good journalist, he needs to be versatile and conversant with happenings in the environment. As a result, he was able to make headway and improved drastically in his vocabulary.

He also said, during his days as a youth, he had to engage himself in writing for some magazine publications called, The West Pilot and the Boys Club.

On his children's consent about his desire to further his education and the secret of his good health, he said all his children are in full support of him, and the secret of his good health is the Bible.

Mr Clement wishes to practice as a journalist after his education if only he would be given the opportunity to do so irrespective of his age.


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