The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council has condoled with the NUJ Benue State Council over the unfortunate and sudden death of its Chairman, Comrade Victoria Asher.

The Delta State Council in a statement signed by Comrade Michael Ikeogwu and Comrade Patrick Ochei, Chairman and Secretary respectively, said news of her death came as a ride shock to the council.

The statement read, “It was a rude shock this morning when the news filtered into the NUJ NEC platform, informing the Union of the unsuccessful surgery that led to the death of the Union’s State Council Chairman.

“Please, kindly accept the condolences of Delta State Council, even as we pray that God grants the family and the Benue Council the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss of a dear Comrade in the struggle.

“We also use this medium to console the NUJ Zone D, the National Executive Council and the National Working Committee over the death of their member, as we also pray that such unfortunate news will never be part of our history again.

“Please, kindly accept the assurances of Delta State Council in any regard that our input will be needed to give our dear colleague a befitting burial.”