The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kwara State Council, has announced the death of one of its members, veteran broadcaster Yemi Ademokoya.
She reportedly died on Saturday at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, UITH, Ilorin, after a brief illness.
Until her death, Ademokoya was the treasurer of the National League of Veteran Journalists, Kwara State Chapter.
In a statement issued in Ilorin on Sunday, the Kwara State Council of the NUJ expressed rude shock and disbelief at the news of the sudden death of the vibrant journalist.
The Union in the statement signed by the Council’s Chairman, Abdullateef ‘Lanre Ahmed, and Secretary, Comrade Omotayo Ayanda, expressed condolences to the family of the veteran broadcast journalist.
“As tragic as the passing of Mrs Ademokoya is for broadcasters and all of us in pen fraternity, we take solace in her various contributions to the journalism profession, especially the broadcast industry in Kwara State where she groomed and mentored many fine broadcasters and journalists, who are excelling in the industry across the globe”, the NUJ said.
The statement described the death of Ademokoya as a colossal loss to the broadcasting industry and journalism profession.
It further said the Kwara NUJ will remember her vibrancy because she contributed positively to the journalism profession.
The union, however, prayed to the Almighty God to grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Late Chief Mrs Yemi Ademokoya Agboola, a seasoned broadcaster, died at the age of 67 years and is survived by family, children and grandchildren.
