Society of Digital Newspapers Owners of Nigeria (SDNON) have commended Otunba Femi Davies, president of the association for contributing to the growth of journalism profession in the country.

The commendation is contained in a statement signed by the association General Secretary, Mr Seunmanuel Faleye, and issued to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday.

The association equally congratulated its president on his 54th birthday, adding that, he is a torchbearer par excellence especially to the journalism profession.

Its also congratulated the family, associates and colleagues of Davies who is the director of operations at DUX FM, Arepo, Ogun State.

“We are most pleased as members of SDNON to celebrate Otunba Femi Davies, who by privilege is our number one citizen, in the association.

“His exemplary character endeared him to us, and we are proud of his very many achievements transversing over three decades of dedicated journalism and constructive contribution to society.

“SDNON believes in the ideals of Otunba Davies, and eulogises him as one who sees the future, as he is one of the very few veterans in journalism profession.

“He made an early switch from analogue to digital journalism, a move that has kept him relevant till now.

“We believe his wealth of experience in journalism and consulting on communication, to both private and public institutions, and this will go a long way to the growth of the nation,” it said.

It also congratulated Davies associates in the social sphere as well as his colleagues in the media, for the gift of such a man, who it said he means different things to different people.

The association however wish Davies stable health, presence of mind and more sterling achievements in the coming years. (NAN)