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The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Edo State Council has sent a message of condolence to the family of a late veteran journalist, Sir Jonathan Benaebi Eselemo who worked and retired in the Nigeria Television Authority ( NTA).
The council described Sir Eselemo as a man whose service years in the NTA, Benin remain impactful to the younger generation in the pen profession.
Comforting the family, the chairman of the Edo state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists , Comrade Amb Festus Alenkhe JP, FSGI said, "the passing away of Sir Eselemo has further depleted the ranks of old Journalists who have sacrificed all it takes to get the media job done.
"Benaebi Eselemo, as he was fondly called during his days as a reporter with the Nigerian Television Authority, made his mark and left a worthy legacy in the journalism profession.
"He was a foremost news reporter in Benin City, Edo State and a role model that inspired the young ones into the journalism profession.
"He remains a great mentor to many journalists today, including myself as the chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo State Council ", he said.
He used the opportunity to pray for the repose of his soul and also prayed God to grant the family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Sir Eselemo passed on at the age of 76 and will be laid to rest on Friday 2nd February 2024 at his home town in Bayelsa State.
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