Sokoto NUJ mourns veteran journalist Olugbunmi Adeniyi

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Correspondents’ Chapel, Sokoto State, has introduced the loss of life of Olugbunmi Adeniyi, writer of The Guild Newspaper who died on the age of 57 after a short sickness in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

In a condolence assertion signed by the chapel’s Secretary, Musa Ubandawaki, the union expressed grief over the loss of life and described the deceased as a devoted journalist whose contributions to the chapel and the broader journalism neighborhood could be remembered.

He stated his loss of life has thrown journalism career, training journalists in Sokoto and Nigeria into grief and mourning

“The Sokoto State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Correspondents’ Chapel, has expressed profound grief over the loss of life of one in all its dedicated members, Mr Olugbunmi Adeniyi, writer of The Guild Newspaper, who died in Abeokuta, Ogun State, after a short sickness.

“The death of Adeniyi has cast a pall of mourning over the journalism community in Sokoto State, where he was widely regarded as a dedicated professional whose commitment to journalism and active participation in union activities earned him the respect of his colleagues. His passing is a painful loss to the Chapel and the wider media fraternity,”

Also reacting to the unhappy growth, Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Mr Ankeli Emmanuel, described the late Adeniyi as a dedicated and devoted member whose contributions to the Chapel would stay indelible within the recollections of his colleagues.

Emmanuel stated Adeniyi’s loss of life was a devastating blow to the Chapel, noting that the late journalist was not merely a member of the union however a colleague whose presence, skilled dedication and sense of belonging strengthened the bonds of fellowship amongst journalists within the state.

Mr Ankeli prolonged his heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s quick household, associates, skilled colleagues and members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Sokoto State Chapter, the place Adeniyi served as secretary earlier than his loss of life.

He urged them to search out consolation within the constructive recollections {and professional} legacy he left behind.

“Adeniyi’s loss of life is especially painful to colleagues who shared skilled obligations and union actions with him, as his departure has created a void that can be tough to fill.

” The Chapel acknowledged that the lack of a colleague goes past the newsroom, abandoning cherished relationships, shared experiences and recollections that point alone can not erase.

“The Correspondents’ Chapel prayed to Almighty God to grant the deceased everlasting relaxation, forgive his shortcomings and provides his household, associates and the complete journalism neighborhood the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

“The Chapel additionally known as on journalists to stay united within the face of grief and proceed upholding the skilled values for which the late Adeniyi stood.

“While mourning this painful loss, the Chapel affirms that the memory of Adeniyi’s dedication and service will remain alive among his colleagues. May Almighty God grant his gentle soul eternal rest and comfort all those he left behind.”, the assertion additional acknowledged