By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
Kogi State Governor, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed his heartfelt condolences over the passing of veteran journalist and National Treasurer of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria), Hajia Rafatu Salami. Salami, who hails from Ihima in Okehi local government area of Kogi State, died in the early hours of Friday in Abuja at the age of 55.
Governor Ododo commiserated with Salami’s immediate family, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the International Press Institute (IPI), and the management of Voice of Nigeria (VON), where she worked as an Assistant Director, Digital Media until her death. He praised Salami’s remarkable achievements as a courageous professional, caring mother, and dedicated public servant, noting that her legacy will be a comfort to those who mourn her passing.
The Governor prayed for the peaceful repose of Salami’s soul and for God to grant her family the fortitude to cope with the pain of their loss. Salami has been buried at the Gudu cemetery in Abuja according to Islamic rites.
Issued by Hon. Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor.
