The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara state council, and its correspondents’ chapel have announced death of veteran journalist and News Direct correspondent, Alhaji Saka Laaro.
Consequently, NUJ postponed its monthly congress, earlier scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, to Thursday, May 29, 2025, just as the correspondents’ chapel postponed its monthly congress till next month in honour of the departed colleague.
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Announcing the development, the NUJ council Secretary, Yinka Alaya, said the postponement was a mark of respect for the deceased, whom he described as a respected elder and committed unionist.
“In honour of his memory and contributions to the union and journalism in general, we are observing today as a moment of reflection and mourning,” he said.
In a separate condolence message, the correspondents’ chapel of the NUJ described Saka Laaro as a thoroughbred professional, who stood out for his humility, admirable leadership, and unwavering dedication to journalism.
“Mr Laaro’s contributions to journalism and his unwavering commitment to truth and professionalism will not be forgotten. He left behind a legacy of integrity and excellence,” the statement said.
The statement, jointly signed by the Chapel Chairman, Abdulhakeem Garba and Secretary, Kayode Abdulazeez, extended heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the Daudu Agaka family in the Ilorin West Local Government Area, and the broader NUJ community.
“The chapel prays for the peaceful repose of our late colleague’s soul and urges his family to find comfort in the legacy he leaves behind as a calm, dedicated, and principled journalist whose contributions will not be forgotten.”
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