A female broadcast journalist, Mrs. Bukola Agbakaizu, who worked at the Ogun State Television (OGTV) in Abeokuta, tragically collapsed and died on Monday while getting ready for her afternoon work shift at the station.
Her death was confirmed by the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, Mr. Bunmi Adigun, in a statement released in Abeokuta, as reported by Vanguard on Tuesday night.
The statement said: “Agbakaizu, a dedicated staff member of Ogun State Television, tragically collapsed while preparing for afternoon shift, and despite efforts to revive her, she was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Federal Medical Centre.”
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Adigun described her as a journalist with diverse skills and a strong passion for her work.
“A versatile journalist and a passionate comrade, Bukola served as a former Vice Chairman of OGTV Chapel and was an invaluable member of the Wale Olanrewaju-led Executive,” he said. “Her vibrant spirit and commitment to journalism will be sorely missed, leaving an irreplaceable void in our community.”
Agbakaizu, who was 52 years old, held the position of ex-officio in the NUJ Council until her passing. She leaves behind two children, her elderly mother, colleagues, and friends.
The Ogun State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) also expressed their profound shock at her death.
In a statement signed by the chairperson, Mrs. Sekinat Salam, the association said: “Ogun NAWOJ received the news of Mrs. Bukola Agbakaizu with a rude shock. Her death came when her experience and exemplary leadership would be needed by the association.”
Salam described her as a committed media professional, stating: “As a dedicated member of NUJ, Ogun State Council and NAWOJ, Ogun State chapter, the mother of two will be sorely missed by all. Her compassion towards others, dedication, love, and passion for the pen profession will always be remembered and cherished by all.”
The statement further added: “Though she passed on at the age of 52, her dedication to God and service to humanity will continue to keep her in our memories for a long time to come.”
“We pray that her soul finds peace in the Lord, while the family she left behind will continue to be under the protection of God Almighty. Rest on, the amazon of our profession.”
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