The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has announced the death of its former Chairman, Comrade Patrick Osadebamwen, describing his passing as a painful loss to the journalism community.
The Council, in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by its Secretary, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, said the news of Osadebamwen’s death was received with sadness following confirmation from his friends.
Osadebamwen was a journalist with extensive experience across the Nigerian media industry. He worked with the Union Newspaper, Core TV, The Nigerian Tribune and Kaftan TV before joining Interceptng.com, an online news platform.
He also served as Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, where he contributed to the affairs and development of the union.
The late journalist hailed from Ekiadolor in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State and is survived by three children.
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The NUJ FCT Council extended its condolences to his family, colleagues, friends and associates, praying that God would grant them the strength to bear the loss.
The Council urged members of the union to remember the bereaved family in their prayers and pray for the repose of Osadebamwen’s soul, as arrangements for his burial are being made.
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