Wife of the late investigative journalist, Bagauda Kaltho has on behalf of the family expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the posthumous national honour conferred on her husband.
In a statement issued in Billiri, Gombe State on behalf of the family, the wife, Mrs Martha Bagauda Kaltho recalls the renaming of the Lagos State Govt House Press Centre in 1999 to ‘Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre’ by the President when he was Governor of Lagos State tate.
“These actions will remain engraved in our hearts.
“My husband disappeared sometime between late 1996 and early 1997 in line of duty. This national honor is not only a validation of my husband’s unwavering commitment to truth, justice, and the defence of democratic ideals, but also a powerful reminder that the sacrifices of those who speak truth to power are never forgotten.
“Though he paid the ultimate price in the line of duty, today’s gesture by the Nigerian government restores a measure of justice to his memory and reminds us all of the enduring value of courageous journalism.
Also, with this honour, all lingering negative speculations surrounding his death have been effectively laid to rest, and those who once peddled falsehoods have been silenced. For me, this is the greatest source of joy, knowing that truth has finally prevailed and his legacy has been vindicated
“I thank all those too numerous to mention who have stood by us all through the trying periods till now.
“May this honour inspire a new generation of journalists to remain fearless in their pursuit of truth, even in the face of adversity”, the statement concludes.
