By Nelson Egware
At 62, Pius Mordi stands as a towering testament to the enduring power of words, ideas, and principled journalism. Born in Ubulu-Uku, Delta State, his life’s work reflects a rare blend of intellectual depth, professional courage, and an unwavering commitment to the public good.
Over decades in the newsroom, Mordi carved a reputation for excellence that transcended beats and borders. Covering maritime affairs and later serving as Assistant News Editor at The Guardian Newspapers, he brought clarity and authority to a complex and strategic sector, illuminating policy choices, industry dynamics, and national interests with uncommon insight and balance. His pen was incisive yet measured and anchored in facts, enriched by context, and guided by deep respect for the reader. Indeed, Pius was nurtured in the finest traditions of truth and professional rigour at The Guardian.
Later, as a member of the Pointer Newspapers Editorial Board, he contributed significantly to shaping editorial direction, drawing from a wealth of frontline experience. In that role, he also emerged as a quiet mentor to younger journalists, upholding the highest ethical standards while nurturing the next generation of media professionals.
Today, as Editor of Delta Revealed and Special Assistant to the Governor on Policy, Pius Mordi continues to operate at the intersection of ideas and governance. His transition from the newsroom to public policy has been seamless, marked by analytical rigour, strategic clarity, and a journalist’s instinctive devotion to truth. In public service, he brings coherence to governance by translating policy intent into public understanding, an extension of the same service-driven ethos that has consistently defined his career.
Beyond titles and offices, Mordi’s enduring legacy lies in his fidelity to truth, his intellectual generosity, and his conviction that journalism, at its finest, is a moral enterprise. He remains a bridge between tradition and modernity, inquiry and impact, the written word and actionable policy.
As he marks his 62nd birthday, colleagues, protégés, and admirers celebrate not merely the passage of years, but the substance of a life devoted to ideas that matter and service that endures. Pius Mordi remains, in every sense, a quintessential journalist, thoughtful, principled, and ever relevant.
Happy birthday, sir. Congratulations, and may the years ahead be filled with continued purpose, good health, and fulfillment.
