President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the passing of a veteran journalist and statehouse correspondent for Nigerian Tribune Newspaper, Dr Leon Usigbe.
Tinubu, in a statement on Saturday by his Special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the late Usigbe as a “professional whose dedication to truth, balance, and ethical journalism earned him the respect of colleagues, public officials, and readers nationwide.”
The President noted that Usigbe’s insightful reporting and calm demeanour contributed immensely to strengthening democratic governance and keeping the public well-informed about the workings of the presidency and government at large.
Until his death, Usigbe was the Abuja Bureau Chief for the Nigerian Tribune Newspapers.
He continued by commiserating with the deceased’s family, colleagues at the Nigerian Tribune and the Statehouse press corps.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues at The Tribune, and the entire Statehouse Press Corps. May Almighty God grant his soul eternal rest and comfort all who mourn this great loss,” President Tinubu remarked.
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