Tributes followed swiftly the death yesterday.
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The Presidency said Jason's columns were set apart by their clarity, thoughtfulness, sound knowledge and commitment to public good. Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola said the death was an irreparable loss. His Anambra State counterpart, Mr Peter Obi, said the deceased was one of Nigeria's finest journalists.
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General Manager, Publication/Editor-in-Chief of Vanguard, Mr Gbenga Adefaye, described Jason as a Nigerian who dreamt excellence and a wholesome regeneration of our nation.
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Vanguard Editor, Mr Mideno Bayagbon, said the late veteran journalist embodied "the best in journalism." Dele Adetiba said Jason had a way with words.
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A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Reuben Abati, said, "I am sorry to hear of the death of Pini Jason, a very decent man. His attitude to life was always positive. He wrote columns that were set apart by their clarity, thoughtfulness, sound knowledge and commitment to public good. We have lost another true defender of the people's interests. He will be sorely missed by the Nigerian media family, and particularly his numerous readers. My best wishes to his family".
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Obi, who spoke from the US, said the death of Jason was one death in which part of him died. The governor described the deceased as one of the finest journalists who earned respect through hard work.