Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has described the ace photographer, Peter Oyeyemi Obe, who passed on at the age of 81, as an icon of photo journalism in Nigeria.
Amosun expressed shock at the news of the exit of the veteran photographer, describing it as a great loss to the media industry in Nigeria.
In a press release by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mrs Funmi Wakama, Amosun described Peter Obe as a master of the art of press photography, who bestrode the Nigerian journalism like a colossus.
"He was the quintessential photo journalist, a thoroughbred professional. His works have been a source of knowledge and inspiration to many in the profession right from his eventful days in the Daily Times as chief cameraman," the governor said.
Amosun urged the new generation of photo journalists to follow in the footsteps of Peter Obe by making professionalism and excellence their watchword. The governor commiserated with the family of the deceased and media community in Nigeria. He prayed to the almighty God to grant him eternal rest.
Via: Ogun State Government - Official Press Release
Photo journalism will still live on though but it's just very sad he had to go now...May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace!