By Collins Yakubu-Hammer
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council has described the death of Mr Peter Onwubuariri, Assistant Director, Media, at the Presidential Villa, as a huge loss to the Nigerian media industry.
This is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of Council, Ms Grace Ike on Wednesday in Abuja.
“His death is a profound loss to the media fraternity and Nigeria. He will be remembered for his rich experience, valuable contributions to journalism and exemplary service to the nation.
“Until his death, Onwubuariri was a respected News Agency of Nigeria correspondent deployed to the Presidential Villa. He served diligently in the media teams of three successive administrations.
“He was widely known for his professional depth, sound judgment and exceptional understanding of the relationship between government institutions and the media.
“Before joining the Presidential Villa press corps, the late journalist had risen through the ranks in NAN, where he served as Assistant Editor-in-Chief and made notable contributions to the agency’s editorial development and news operations.
“The NUJ FCT Council recalls his unwavering dedication, competence and sense of responsibility, which earned him the confidence of colleagues and senior officials throughout his years of service,” Ike said
She further described his death as “deeply painful”.
Ike stressed that Onwubuariri was a committed and highly respected journalist whose calm disposition, professionalism and devotion to duty endeared him to colleagues and associates.
On behalf of the Executive and entire membership of the NUJ FCT Council, I extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife, children, siblings, extended family, colleagues and friends.
The council prayed that God grants the bereaved family the courage to bear the irreplaceable loss and grants the departed soul eternal rest.(NAN)
Edited by Sadiya Hamza