Alhaji Abubakar Hashim, TheNEWS’ West Africa Bureau Chief and Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Strategy

TheNEWS magazine’s West Africa Bureau Chief, Abubakar Hashim, today, May 6, 2025, received an official letter of commendation from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through his Special Adviser, Media and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,  at State House, Abuja.

The letter recognised Hashim’s passion and dedication to duties, particularly his numerous interviews with Presidents in West Africa and his style of Special Project presentations.

His works have further cemented the cordial relations among West African countries, the letter concludes.

Below is the official letter from the Nigerian Presidency.

The Commendation Letter

Hashim, left, and Onanuga