By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto
The Sokoto State Correspondents’ Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has lost a member, Adeniyi Olugbemi.
Expressing his profound grief over the death of Mr. Adeniyi, Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Ankeli Emmanuel said it was painful, especially coming at a time when his professional guidance was most needed.
Ankeli, in a statement signed by the Chapel’s Secretary, Musa Ubandawaki, said the deceased died after a brief illness in his hometown in Ogun State.
According to the statement, the death of Adeniyi has cast a gloom amongst members of the journalism community in Sokoto State, where his commitment to the profession and active participation in union activities earned him the respect of colleagues.
“His passing is a painful loss to the Chapel and the wider media fraternity. While alive, Adeniyi contributed immensely to the profession, leaving behind indelible footprints in the memories of his colleagues.
“Adeniyi’s death, no doubt is a devastating blow to the Chapel, as he was not merely a member but a colleague whose presence, professional dedication and sense of belonging strengthened the bonds of fellowship among journalists in the State,” the statement stressed.
The Secretary, Ubandawaki further quoted Ankeli as extending his heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s immediate family, associates, professional colleagues and members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Sokoto State Chapter, where Adeniyi served as secretary before his death.
Ankeli also said that Adeniyi’s death is particularly painful to colleagues who shared professional responsibilities and carried out union leadership activities with him, as his departure has created a void that will be difficult to fill.
“The Correspondents’ Chapel prayed to Almighty God to grant the deceased eternal rest, forgive his shortcomings and give his family, friends and the entire journalism community the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
“The Chapel also called on journalists to remain united in the face of grief and continue upholding the professional values for which the late Adeniyi stood.
“Until his demise, the late Adeniyi committed over two decades to the journalism profession where he worked with Tribune, Punch, and Leadership Newspapers before leaving to concentrate on his Magazine, “The Guild” where he worked as the Editor-in Chief and Publisher until his death.
