Wale Aboderin


Gbadebowale Aboderin (1958 – 30 May 2018) was a Nigerian journalist, businessman and sports administrator, who was until his death the chairman of Punch Nigeria Limited, a publishing house founded by his father. Described by Vanguard as a pillar of journalism,[1] he schooled at Government College, Ibadan and Clifton College, before undergoing aviation training at Burnside-Ott Flying School. In sports, he was chairman of, the Lagos State Basketball Association and vice-president of the Nigeria Basketball Supporters Club.[2] Aboderin died after a heart surgery in Lagos.[3] President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode were among those that commiserated with his family.[4][5]

Gbadebowale Aboderin
Born
Gbadebowale Aboderin

1958
NationalityNigerian
Occupation(s)Journalist, entrepreneur, editor and the chairman of Punch Nigeria Limited
Known forchairman of Punch Nigeria Limited

In 1997, he established Nigeria's first private female basketball club, Dolphins.[6]

Death

Wale Aboderin died on 30 May 2018 at Ikoyi, Lagos, at the age of 60.[7]

References
  1. "Wale Aboderin : Pillar of Journalism/Man of the people". Vanguard. June 14, 2018. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  2. Ojo, Mojirade. "Wale Aboderin (1958 – 2018)". Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  3. "Punch chairman Wale Aboderin dies at 60". Dailytrust. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  4. "Buhari mourns Wale Aboderin, Chairman, Punch Nigeria Limited". Encomium. June 1, 2018. Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  5. "Ambode condoles with Punch newspapers over death of chairman, Aboderin". Retrieved 2018-07-29.
  6. "Aboderin: Man who changed the face of women's basketball". Punch. 3 June 2018.
  7. "Aboderin, Punch newspaper Chairman, dies at 60". www.premiumtimesng.com. 2018-05-31. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
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