By Our Correspondent
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, on Friday mourned the demise of Mr. Timi Ebekagboro, a staff of the Delta State Broadcasting Service, Warri, who passed away this morning.
According to a press statement signed by Comrade Michael Ikeogwu and Comrade Oyowe Churchill Chairman and Secretary, NUJ, Delta State Council respectively, the union expressed its deepest pain over the sudden death of Comrade Ebikagboro.
The NUJ Delta State Council said the demise of Ebekagboro is a colossal loss to the union and truly an unfortunate incident.
“Timi Ebikagboro was a great Unionist who demonstrated excellent sense of loyalty in good and bad times. His active participation in the Union’s activities and promoting the ideals of the journalism profession will forever remain fresh in our memory.
“He was a fine and dependable journalist who carved a niche for himself in uplifting journalism practice and sacrificed so much for the profession even at the expense of his convenience and resources.
“Indeed, Timi Ebikagboro’s glowing attributes are virtues that call for emulation by all journalist,” the statement reads.
While commiserating with the family of late Ebekagboro the union said, “our hearts go to the immediate family for the Lord God Almighty to grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
The Council said it will pay a condolence visit to the bereaved family soon, adding that it will participate fully in the burial arrangements.
“Late Timi Ebikagboro, headed the Sports Desk, DBS Warri TV and Radio and was a former Chairman, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Delta State Chapter. He was at different time Media Officer to Warri Wolves and the National Under-23 Dream Team.
“Until his death, he was a member of the Delta Football Association and Special Assistant, Media to the Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mr Amaju Pinnick.
“The council has declared a two-day mourning in respect of Late Timi Ebikagboro between Tuesday 3rd-4th October, 2017. Members are to put on black cloths as a mark of honour our departed colleague,” the union added.
