Mrs. Bukola Agbakaizu, a journalist with the Ogun State Television (OGTV), Abeokuta, slumped and died.
Agbakaizu passed away suddenly on Monday, May 12, while preparing for afternoon shift duty at the state-owned television station.
Nigerian Journalists mourn Agbakaizu
In a statement of condolences signed by Sekinat Salam, the chairperson of Ogun Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), the chapter expressed its shock at Mrs. Agbakaizu’s death.
NAWOJ, who described the late broadcast journalist as a consummate and dedicated employee of OGTV, added that her death was disheartening.
NAWOJ’s statement reads: “Her (Late Agbakaizu) compassion towards others, dedication, love, and passion for the pen profession will always be remembered and cherished by all.
“Though she passed on at 52, her dedication to God and service to humanity will keep her in our memories for a long time to come.”
Similarly, NUJ’s statement expressed deep sadness over Agbakaizu’s exit.
NUJ’s statement, signed by Bunmi Adigun, its secretary in Ogun state, partly reads: “Agbakaizu, a dedicated staff member of Ogun State Television, tragically collapsed while preparing for the afternoon shift, and despite efforts to revive her, she was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Federal Medical Centre.
A versatile journalist and passionate comrade, Bukola was a former OGTV Chapel vice-chairman and an invaluable Wale Olanrewaju-led executive member.
Her vibrant spirit and commitment to journalism will be sorely missed, leaving an irreplaceable void in our community.”
The deceased’s two children and her elderly mother survive her, according to reports from Large.
