Trailblazing Journalist and Wife of MKO Abiola, Dr. Doyin Abiola, Passes Away at 82

The Journalism Community is mourning the loss of Dr. Doyin Abiola, a pioneering Journalist and wife of the late MKO Abiola, who passed away yesterday at the age of 82. Dr. Abiola was a renowned Journalist, Publisher, and former Managing Director of Concord Newspapers. She made history as the first Nigerian woman to become the Editor-in-Chief of a Daily Newspaper in Nigeria.

Dr. Abiola’s illustrious career spanned over three decades, during which she worked with several prominent Newspapers, including Daily Sketch, Daily Times, and National Concord. She was a recipient of the prestigious DAME Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the second woman to receive this honor after Mrs. Omobola Onajide. Dr. Abiola was also granted the Eisenhower Fellowship in 1986, a testament to her exceptional contributions to Journalism.

Dr. Abiola was educated at the University of Ibadan, where she earned a Degree in English and Drama in 1969. She later pursued a Master’s Degree Programme in Journalism in the United States and obtained a PhD in Communications and Political Science from New York University in 1979.

Dr. Abiola’s career was marked by several notable achievements. She was a Features Writer at Daily Times and rose to become the Group Features Editor. In 1986, she was promoted to Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of National Concord, a position that cemented her legacy as a trailblazing journalist.

Dr. Abiola’s contributions to Nigerian Journalism are immeasurable. Her legacy will continue to inspire generations of Journalists. May her soul rest in peace.

Rest in Peace, Dr. Doyin Abiola. Your impact on Nigerian Journalism will never be forgotten.