Governors of Kano and Niger States have joined Nigerians in mourning the tragic death of the Chairman, Leadership Newspaper Group, Mr. Sam Nda Isaiah.
In a statement on Saturday, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state described the passing of Nda Isaiah as a big blow to the journalism profession and newspapering.
In the statement signed by the Kano Sate Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, Governor Ganduje was quoted as mourning the death of the veteran journalist, whom he said was a “colossus and an embodiment of developmental journalism.”
Governor Ganduje said Sam left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s media practice and newspaper business, “inspiring many to take up the profession and coaching them to reach the pinnacle of their career.”
He said the death had created a vacuum that would be difficult to fill, urging the family and colleagues he left behind to take solace in the fact that the late publisher immortalize his good qualities by being noble and upright in the discharge of their profession.
On his part, the Niger State Governor, Mr. Abubakar Sani Bello said the deceased was an exceptional media mogul who demonstrated courage in his write-ups, adding that he was also a successful entrepreneur and politician who would be greatly missed.
While comforting the All Progressives Congress (APC), the People of Niger State and the Media industry as well as the family and close associates of late Sam Nda Isaiah, the governor prayed for the repose of deceased’s soul.
Governors of Kano and Niger States have joined Nigerians in mourning the tragic death of the Chairman, Leadership Newspaper Group, Mr. Sam Nda Isaiah.
In a statement on Saturday, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state described the passing of Nda Isaiah as a big blow to the journalism profession and newspapering.
In the statement signed by the Kano Sate Commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, Governor Ganduje was quoted as mourning the death of the veteran journalist, whom he said was a “colossus and an embodiment of developmental journalism.”
Governor Ganduje said Sam left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s media practice and newspaper business, “inspiring many to take up the profession and coaching them to reach the pinnacle of their career.”
He said the death had created a vacuum that would be difficult to fill, urging the family and colleagues he left behind to take solace in the fact that the late publisher immortalize his good qualities by being noble and upright in the discharge of their profession.
On his part, the Niger State Governor, Mr. Abubakar Sani Bello said the deceased was an exceptional media mogul who demonstrated courage in his write-ups, adding that he was also a successful entrepreneur and politician who would be greatly missed.
While comforting the All Progressives Congress (APC), the People of Niger State and the Media industry as well as the family and close associates of late Sam Nda Isaiah, the governor prayed for the repose of deceased’s soul.