Information Minister Maku, condoles Daily Trust for death of its MD, Suleiman Mohammed; also condoles Umar Sani for loss of wife.

[FMINigeria]

                        Information Minister Mr. Labaran Maku has described the death of the Managing Editor of Daily Trust Newspaper, Mallam Suleiman Mohammed as a huge loss to the journalism profession.  He stated this in Abuja when he paid a condolence visit to the management and staff of the newspaper.

He said the deceased was hardworking and a man of exemplary character who showed uncommon commitment to journalism.

Mr. Maku remarked that Nasarawa State, where the deceased hailed from is equally at a loss because as a young State, it is in need of manpower especially in the media to complement the projection of the image of the State and its citizens.

The Minister also extended condolences to the family of the deceased and prayed God to strengthen and give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

In his response on behalf of the management of Daily Trust, the Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Mallam Mahmud Jega said the Late Mallam Suleiman Mohammed was a thorough professional in the media who practiced for over three decades across the country.

He described the deceased as a man of good character and related easily with people from all shades of opinions and divides.

Mallam Mahmud Jega said they were stunned by his sudden death while in active service but they were consoled through the good testimonies of people on the life and times of the deceased.

In a similar development, the Information Minister, Mr. Labaran Maku has paid a condolence visit to the Special Adviser on Media to the Vice-President, Mallam Umar Sani, who lost his wife, Hajiya Sahura.

He described her death as shocking and painful loss in view of the roles wives and mothers play in the family.

Mr. Maku said the death was devastating especially for a very busy public servant, who needed the wife to take care of the home, but urged the bereaved to take solace in the will of God and pray for the repose of her soul.

While responding, the Special Adviser on Media to the Vice-President, Mallam Umar Sani said he was shocked by the sudden death of his wife, who was the pillar of support for the family.

He said though it is now trying moments for the family, God would comfort them and that her fond memories would continue to spur him to put in his best in the service to the nation.

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