The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of its member, Felix Onigbinde, a Photojournalist with the Nigerian Tribune newspaper.
A statement by comrade Jide Oyekunle, Secretary of the NUJ FCT Council stated that the late Onigbinde, reportedly fell into a coma last week and was admitted to the Garki General Hospital, Abuja and later died.
The NUJ stated that the late Onigbinde was a dedicated and award winning photojournalist whose career reflected his commitment to the gathering and dissemination of information in the service of society.
The statement stated that Onigbinde began his journalism career with Daily Trust newspaper before joining the Nigerian Tribune, where he worked until his demise.
The NUJ said; “As a photojournalist, Onigbinde played a role in documenting events and telling stories through images, contributing to the work of the media in informing the public”.
It further stated that the death of Onigbinde was particularly heartbreaking, stressing that his passing had created a painful void among colleagues and friends, as well as in the wider journalism community.
The NUJ FCT Council extended its heartfelt condolences to the management and staff of the Nigerian Tribune, Photojournalists Association of Nigeria ( PJAN ), his colleagues, friends and professional associates, and prayed that God grants them the strength to bear the irreparable loss.
The Council also commiserated with his immediate family, particularly his wife and two children, who are left to cope with the loss of their husband and father.
Onigbinde, who hailed from Ife Modakeke, in Ife East Local Government Area of Osun State, will be remembered by those who knew him for his contribution to journalism and his service to the public through his profession.
The NUJ FCT Council prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul and for God to console and comfort his wife, children, extended family, colleagues and all those mourning his passing.
