SEGUN BABATUNDE, Gombe
Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has received with sadness, the news of the demise of Nigeria Aljazirah Newspaper’s correspondent in the state, Mr. Andrew Jaiyeola, who died after a brief illness.
In a condolence message, Governor Yahaya described the death of the journalist as a huge loss not only to his immediate family but to journalism profession and the nation at large.
He noted that the late Jaiyeola was a hardworking, quiet and unassuming media personnel, who exuded confidence and joy while carrying out his duty.
He said the deceased also contributed immensely in projecting the programmes and policies of the present administration through balanced reportage and analysis.
According to a press release signed by
Director-General,(Press Affairs)
Government House, Gombe, Ismaila Uba Misilli, and made available to newsmen on Friday, Governor Inuwa expressed the deep condolences of the Government and people of Gombe State to the wife of the deceased journalist, his entire family members, the management and staff of Aljazirah Newspapers Limited as well as the Nigeria Union of Journalists.
He said, “As painful as this loss could be, I urge his wife and children, as well as all his professional colleagues and associates, to take solace in the fact that Mr. Jaiyeola, who was an active member of the esteemed journalism profession, lived a life characterised by hard work and dedication to duty.”
He prayed God to grant the departed soul eternal rest and the family the fortitude to bear the great loss.