Tinubu mourns Veteran State House Correspondent, Usigbe
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the demise of Dr. Leon Usigbe, the State House Correspondent of the Tribune Newspapers and “a cherished member of the State House Press Corps.” Dr Usigbe died in Abuja on Friday night after a brief illness. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, […]
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the demise of Dr. Leon Usigbe, the State House Correspondent of the Tribune Newspapers and “a cherished member of the State House Press Corps.”
Dr Usigbe died in Abuja on Friday night after a brief illness.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement in Abuja on Saturday described Dr. Usigbe as “a veteran State House Correspondent and 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.
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The President remarks: “I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues at The Tribune, and the entire State House Press Corps. May Almighty God grant his soul eternal rest and comfort all who mourn this great loss.”