His Excellency, the Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has received with shock and sadness the news of the passing of a dedicated and respected journalist, Adibe Emenyonu, who until his death, served as the Edo State Correspondent for Thisday Newspaper in Benin City.
In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo described the death of Emenyonu as an immense loss, not just to his immediate family and media organisation, but to the entire Edo State media community and the State at large.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the demise of a valued member of the Nigeria Union ofJournalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, Adibe Emenyonu” the Governor stated. “This is a truly painful moment for all of us. He was known for professionalism, thoroughness, dedication and his contributions to holding government accountable and informing the public were invaluable.”
The Governor extended his condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, the management and staff of Thisday Newspaper, and the entire Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
“In this moment of grief, we are united in celebrating a life well-spent in the service of truth and society. The late Adibe Emenyonu will be remembered for his commitment to ethical journalism and dedication to duty,” he added.
Governor Okpebholo prayed that God grants the soul of the departed eternal rest and grants his family, friends, and colleagues the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
