NUJ Mourns 7 Gombe Journalists Lost in Tragic Road Accident
By Lynn Adda
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) says it received with profound shock and deep sorrow the tragic news of the death of seven journalists from Gombe State who lost their lives in a fatal road traffic accident.
Comrade Alhassan Yahya
In a Press Release this evening, the National President of the Union, Comrade Alhassan Yahya stressed that the untimely passing of the dedicated media professionals is a devastating blow to the journalism community, not only in Gombe State but across Nigeria.
“They were committed practitioners who served the public with courage, integrity, and professionalism, and their loss has left an irreplaceable void in our noble profession.
“On behalf of the National Executive Council (NEC), the entire NUJ family nationwide, and the Nigerian media community, the Union extends its heartfelt condolences to the Gombe State Council of the NUJ, the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased”.
The NUJ President said the Union shares in this moment of grief and stands in full solidarity with the bereaved families and the Gombe State media family.
“We pray that Almighty God grants eternal rest to the souls of the departed and gives their loved ones the fortitude to bear the painful loss.
“The tragic incident again underscores the urgent need for improved road safety measures and responsible driving to prevent avoidable loss of lives, especially for professionals who are often on the road in the line of duty.
“May the souls of our departed colleagues rest in perfect peace”.
