Kwara Sun Newspaper Correspondent, Olarewaju is Death, Saraki Mourns

 Hammed Shittu in Ilorin 

The Sun Newspaper Correspondent in Kwara State, Comrade ‘Layiwola Olanrewaju is dead. 

He died early during the early hours of Friday.

The Chairman Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhaji ‘Biola Azeez, broke the sad news on the chapel’s WhatsApp group platform.

A statement later issued by the chapel’s Secretary, Miss Mosunmola Ayobami confirmed it, saying “It’s with heavy heart but in total submission to the will of the Almighty God we announce the death of a committed elder and former chairman of Correspondent’s Chapel Comrade Layi Olarewaju.”

The statement, countersigned by the chairman and the scribe, said Olarewaju “died Friday morning at a private hospital after a brief illness.

“His commitment, unifying attribute, and journalism wealth of experience will be sorely missed.

“The chapel prays God Almighty to console the family, associates, friends and give them the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” it expressed.

Azeez later described Lanrewaju as a dutiful and committed journalist that fought for unity and oneness of the chapel and the NUJ council in the state.

Praying for the repose of his soul, Azeez said Lanrewaju will forever be remembered for his friendliness with every journalist in the state.

Meanwhile, the former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Mr. Emmanuel Olayiwola Olanrewaju.

In a statement issued by his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, Saraki described the death of the veteran journalist as shocking, painful, and a great loss to the media profession in Kwara State and beyond.

He noted that the late Olayiwola was a dedicated, diligent, and professional journalist who carried out his duties with commitment and integrity, contributing immensely to the growth of journalism in the state.

Saraki extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, the Kwara State Correspondents’ Chapel, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Chapter, and the entire media practitioners in the state over this irreparable loss.

He prayed that Almighty God grants the deceased eternal rest and gives his immediate family and colleagues the strength and fortitude to bear the loss.