The Ogun State council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has lamented the sudden death of its chairman, Comrade Soji Amosu, which occurred on Sunday.
The council described the passage as shocking and devastating.
In a statement by the state secretary, Mr. Ayokunle Ewuoso, the NUJ said, “It is with heavy hearts, but total submission to the will of God that we announce the transition unto glory of the chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, Comrade Olusoji Samson Amosu which occurred today Sunday the 14th of November, 2021 after a brief illness.
“His death is shocking and devastating. It is a collective grief to the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ) in general and Ogun State Council in particular.
“We pray that God, in His infinite mercies, grants all members of the union and his immediate family members the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
Burial arrangements will be announced later.
“Meanwhile, consequent upon this sad development, the Union is declaring a seven-day mourning, while a condolence register will be opened on Monday at the Council’s Secretariat, Iwe-Iroyin, Oke-ilewo, Abeokuta.”