The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has declared a Three-days mourning from Tuesday, December 28 to Thursday, December 30, 2021 in honour of its former National President, Mr Bonnie Iwuoha.
The Late Mr. Bonnie Iwuoha died on Monday evening in Umuahia, Abia State.
The Late Iwuoha was until his death a dedicated preacher and minister of the Gospel, and served as National President of the NUJ from 1996-1997.
He was Managing Editor/Head, Editorial Department, Daily Times of Nigeria, 1991-93, Media Adviser to the Governor of Abia State and Abia State Commissioner of Information.
A very committed member of the NUJ, the Late Iwouha was passionate about the Union and journalism and dedicated his time and energy towards building a better Union and enhancing the practice of the profession.
In 2003, he participated as member of the NUJ National Registration Council together with the Late Prince Tony Momoh and others, to produce the first ever Compendium of Journalists in Nigeria.
Following his death, the National President of the NUJ, Chief Chris Isiguzo in a statement on Tuesday, directed all the 36 State Councils and the FCT to open a Condolence Registers in the name of the deceased leader.
The NUJ National President extended the condolences of the members of the Union to his immediate family and to the journalism fraternity and pray that God Almighty will ease the pains of his sudden departure.
