The Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Katsina state wing, Aliyu Yunusa Kofarsoro has died after a brief illness at the age of 48.
The Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, has expressed sadness over the death of the Secretary.
His message was contained in a statement on Sunday by Adbu Labaran, his Director-General on Media.
Masari lamented that the State has lost “a very vibrant, dynamic and up-and-coming journalist in the prime of his life and profession”.
The governor described the deceased as having endearing attributes that should form part of the character traits of professional communicators
Masari urged journalists to emulate the late secretary, by being diligent and dedicated to their profession.
Masari prayed Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased his sins and rest him in paradise as well as give the bereaved family the fortitude to bear the loss.
He condoled the Katsina State NUJ Council, the management and the staff of the Katsina State Television (KTTV) and the immediate family of the deceased.
The deceased was survived by a wife and six children.
Source: Daily Post