A former LEADERSHIP Newspaper correspondent in Sokoto State, Olugbunmi Adeniyi, has died at the age of 57 after a brief illness in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Adeniyi, publisher of The Guild Newspaper, was a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, Correspondents’ Chapel, where he was widely regarded as a dedicated journalist whose commitment to the profession and active participation in union activities earned him the respect of his colleagues.
The Correspondents’ Chapel announced his death in a statement expressing profound grief over the loss, describing it as a painful blow to the journalism community in Sokoto State.
Reacting to the development, chairman of the Chapel, Ankeli Emmanuel, described the late Adeniyi as a committed and dedicated member whose contributions to the union would remain indelible in the memories of his colleagues.
Emmanuel said Adeniyi’s death was a devastating loss to the Chapel, noting that he was not merely a member of the union but a colleague whose professional dedication, presence and sense of belonging strengthened fellowship among journalists in the state.
The Chapel chairman extended 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.
He urged the bereaved family and colleagues to find comfort in the positive memories and professional legacy the late journalist left behind.
The Chapel noted that Adeniyi’s death had created a void among colleagues who shared professional responsibilities and union activities with him, adding that the loss extended beyond the newsroom to cherished relationships, shared experiences and memories.
It called on journalists to remain united in the face of grief and continue upholding the professional values for which the deceased was known.
The statement also reaffirmed that Adeniyi’s dedication and service would remain alive in the memories of his colleagues.
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 loss.
The statement was signed by the secretary of the NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel, Sokoto State, Musa Ubandawaki.