Gov Bago sympathises as Niger correspondents chapel loses member

Niger State Governor,  Mohammed Umaru Bago, has commiserated with the state correspondents chapel over the death of its member, Matthew Jwuantu.

The Governor in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, described the death of the journalist as painful and sorrowful.

He also extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger State Council.

Governor Umaru Bago prayed God to grant the soul of the departed eternal rest and comfort his family, professional colleagues and close associates.

Late Matthew Jwuantu was the Niger state correspondent of a Jos-based newspaper; “Standard” who had been carrying out his journalistic duties in the state for over 10 years.

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