Governor Ododo Mourns Passing of Veteran Journalist, Rafatu Salami

Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has expressed his condolences to the management and staff of the Voice of Nigeria (VON) on the passing of Rafat Salami, who served as the Digital Media Assistant Director.

This was contained in an official statement signed by the Special adviser on media to the Governor, Ismail lsah.

Governor Ododo expressed shock at the death of the veteran journalist who was recently elected the National Treasurer of the International Press Institute.

The Governor expressed his condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, as well as to members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, the International Press Institute, and the management of Voice of Nigeria, where she held the position of Assistant Director of Digital Media until her passing.

“As we mourn the passing of our sister and one of the outstanding female journalists in Nigeria, we are comforted by her legacy of remarkable achievements as a courageous professional and a caring mother as well as her compassion for humanity, unwavering integrity and dedication to public service,” Ododo said.

The governor expressed wishes for the peaceful repose of her soul and earnestly prayed for divine support to provide her family with the strength needed to endure the pain of their loss.

The deceased, who hails from Ihima in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, died on Thursday at the age of 55 and has been buried at the Gudu cemetery in Abuja according to Islamic rites.