Pioneer chairman of Osun NUJ, Lekan Awoyemi is dead
The pioneer chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Osun State, Mr Lekan Awoyemi is dead.
The council leadership said it received with rude shock the sudden death of Awoyemi, whom it described as one of her respected veterans.
A statement by the chairman of the council, Comrade Wasiu Ajadosu and Secretary comrade Bukola Elufadejin described the deceased as a strong pillar in the formation of Osun NUJ.
The statement added that the deceased’s contributions to the growth and development of the union in the state cannot be underestimated.
It noted that late Awoyemi’s wealth of experience and wisdom would be greatly missed by the union.
It maintained that the deceased was a thoroughbred professional and unionist per excellence who spent his life for the service of God and humanity.
The council prayed God to give the family, relatives and NUJ the fortitude to bear the loss.
