The Ogun State Correspondent of PM News/The News Magazine, Abiodun Onafuye, is dead.
Mr. Onafuye’s family said he fell ill few days ago and was taken to Iseyin Town in Oyo State for medication. He was responding to treatment and was billed to be discharged before he died on Thursday night, his family said.
The deceased, popularly called ‘Jagaban,’ was said to have bought rams and other cooking items ahead of the Sallah celebration. He was buried on Friday according to Islamic rites at his hometown in Ijebu-Ode.
The Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, in a condolence message expressed sadness at the news of his death.
A journalist with over 16 years experience, the late Onafuye has been in Abeokuta as a correspondent for close to 10 years.
Colleagues described him as “hardworking, conscientious and dedicated,” the governor said.
Others who sent condolence messages include ex-Ogun State governor, Gbenga Daniel, and a journalism lecturer, Sulaimon Osho.
Mr. Onafuye’s death comes few days the death of Bunmi Odumusi and Sola Balogun, both members of the Nigerian Union of Journalists.
Support PREMIUM TIMES' journalism of integrity and credibility
Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can ensure the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy, and a transparent government.
For continued free access to the best investigative journalism in the country we ask you to consider making a modest support to this noble endeavour.
By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you are helping to sustain a journalism of relevance and ensuring it remains free and available to all.
TEXT AD: To advertise here . Call Willie +2347088095401...
Discussion about this post