The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Felix Onigbinde, a photojournalist with the Nigerian Tribune newspaper.
Mr Onigbinde, who reportedly fell right into a coma final week and was admitted to the Garki General Hospital, Abuja, earlier than his death, was a devoted and award successful photojournalist whose profession mirrored his dedication to the gathering and dissemination of data within the service of society.
He started his journalism profession with Daily Trust newspaper earlier than becoming a member of the Nigerian Tribune, the place he labored till his demise.
As a photojournalist, Mr Onigbinde performed a task in documenting occasions and telling tales by means of photographs, contributing to the work of the media in informing the general public.
The NUJ FCT Council mentioned his death was significantly heartbreaking, noting that his passing had created a painful void amongst colleagues and associates, in addition to within the wider journalism neighborhood.
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The Council in a press release issued on Saturday by the the Secretary, Jide Oyekunle, prolonged its heartfelt condolences to the administration and employees of the Nigerian Tribune, Photojournalists Association of Nigeria ( PJAN ) his colleagues, associates {and professional} associates, praying that God grants them the energy to bear the irreparable loss.
The Council additionally commiserated along with his instant household, significantly his spouse and two youngsters, who’re left to deal with the loss of their husband and father.
Mr Onigbinde, who hailed from Ife Modakeke, in Ife East Local Government Area of Osun State, can be remembered by those that knew him for his contribution to journalism and his service to the general public by means of his career.
The Council prayed for the peaceable repose of his soul and for God to consolation his spouse, youngsters, prolonged household, colleagues and all these mourning his passing.
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