The Nigerian 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.
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Source: The Tribune

was he sick? rip our own sport man.

dollytino4real:
was he sick? rip our own sport man.

yea. I grew up listening to him analyse sports in delta

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