NUJ FCT mourns death of Tribune photojournalist

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Felix Onigbinde, a photojournalist with the Nigerian Tribune newspaper.

Mr Onigbinde, who reportedly fell right into a coma final week and used to be admitted to the Garki Basic Sanatorium, Abuja, prior to his demise, used to be a devoted and award successful photojournalist whose profession mirrored his dedication to the collection and dissemination of data within the provider of society.

He started his journalism profession with Day by day Consider newspaper prior to becoming a member of the Nigerian Tribune, the place he labored till his loss of life.

As a photojournalist, Mr Onigbinde performed a task in documenting occasions and telling tales via photographs, contributing to the paintings of the media in informing the general public.

The NUJ FCT Council mentioned his demise used to be specifically heartbreaking, noting that his passing had created a painful void amongst colleagues and buddies, in addition to within the wider journalism neighborhood.

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The Council in a observation issued on Saturday by way of the the Secretary, Jide Oyekunle, prolonged its heartfelt condolences to the control and personnel of the Nigerian Tribune, Photojournalists Affiliation of Nigeria ( PJAN ) his colleagues, buddies {and professional} buddies, praying that God grants them the energy to endure the irreparable loss.

The Council additionally commiserated along with his quick circle of relatives, specifically his spouse and two youngsters, who’re left to deal with the lack of their husband and father.

Mr Onigbinde, who hailed from Ife Modakeke, in Ife East Native Executive Space of Osun State, will probably be remembered by way of those that knew him for his contribution to journalism and his provider to the general public via his career.

The Council prayed for the non violent repose of his soul and for God to convenience his spouse, youngsters, prolonged circle of relatives, colleagues and all the ones mourning his passing.