NUJ Shocked Over Deaths Of Ogonnaya Umeham, Rafat Idris

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja

Late Prophetess Ogonnaya Umeham

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has expressed deep shock over the death of Prophetess Ogonnaya Umeham, who was a former Secretary of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter.

Prophetess Umeham died on Friday after a prolonged illness.

The devastating news occured barely 24 hours after the death of Hajiya Rafat Salami on Thursday night.

Salami, a broadcast journalist with the Voice of Nigeria (VON) and former Secretary of the NUJ FCT, was recently re-elected as the Treasurer of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria.

Until her death, Umeham was a former staff member of Daily Times Newspapers and served as the News Editor of Weekenders Magazine.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Secretary of the Council, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, he expressed sadness over the tragic and unfortunate loss.

The statement reads: "The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council joins the family, friends, colleagues, and associates of Prophetess Ogonnaya Umeham in mourning the sudden passing of this vibrant journalist, whose health sadly deteriorated in recent months.

“This loss is particularly painful and devastating for us, coming just hours after the passing of another colleague, Rafat Idris.

“Prophetess Umeham, a former NAWOJ Secretary, who passed away on Friday morning after a protracted illness, worked with several reputable media organisations, including Daily Times Newspapers.

Umeham also served as the Secretary of the Credentials Committee for the Delegates Conference of NAWOJ held in Kano, while Comrade Gbenga Onayiga was the Chairman.

The family of Prophetess Umeham will announce her burial arrangements in due course.

News Rider reports that Salami was buried at Gudu cemetery after prayers at the National Mosque Abuja on Friday, in accordance with Islamic rites.

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