NUJ Delta loses member, commiserates with family

THE Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council has, on Friday, lost a member to the cold hands of death.

Before his sudden demise, Comrade Timi Ebikagboro was the head of Delta State-owned Sports Desk, DBS Warri TV, and Radio and was also a former Chairman, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Delta State Chapter.

The forthright journalist was also at different periods the Media Officer to Warri Wolves and the National Under-23 Dream Team.

He was also a member of the Delta Football Association and Special Assistant, Media to the Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mr Amaju Pinnick.

Chairman of NUJ, Delta Council, Comrade Mike Ikeogwu, in a statement made available to journalists on Friday, expressed grief at the sudden death of the erudite pen pusher.

“We wish to express her deepest pain over the sudden death of one of its members. The Council views Timi Ebikagboro’s demise as a colossal loss and truly unfortunate.

“Timi Ebikagboro was a great Unionist, who demonstrated an excellent sense of loyalty in good and bad times.

“His active participation in the Union’s activities and promoting the ideals of the journalism profession will forever remain fresh in our memory.

“He was a fine and dependable journalist who carved a niche for himself in uplifting journalism practice and sacrificed so much for the profession.

“Indeed, Timi Ebikagboro’s glowing attributes are virtues that call for emulation by all journalists.

“Our hearts go to the immediate family for the Lord God Almighty to grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” Ikeogwu enthused.

A two-day mourning in respect of the late Timi Ebikagboro has, however, been declared for Tuesday 3rd and 4th of October, 2017, while the union perfect plans to pay a condolence visit to the family, according to Ikeogwu.