Kogi NUJ Correspondents’ Chapel Mourns Deceased Member, Idris Ahmed

From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kogi State Council, Segun Salami has expressed deep sorrow over the death of his member, Idris Ahmed of Daily Monitor Newspaper

Idris Ahmed died on Tuesday evening in Abuja after a prolonged illness.

Segun Salami, in a condolence statement issued on behalf of the leadership and members, described his death as a painful loss to the journalism community, saying his demise had created a vacuum that would be difficult to fill.

The statement expressed deep sadness over the death of Idris Ahmed, noting that he was not just a colleague but a brother and an integral member of the pen profession built within the Chapel.

According to the Chairman, the late journalist endured a long and difficult battle with illness before his death, adding that although death was inevitable, accepting the loss of a fellow member remained particularly painful.

“This is not just the loss of a member; it is the loss of a brother, a colleague and a part of the family we have built together. His departure leaves a vacuum that words alone cannot fill,” the statement said.

The Chapel Chairman commiserated with the immediate family, friends and loved ones of the deceased, praying that God would grant them the strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

He described the late Idris Ahmed as a colleague whose memory would remain with members of the Chapel despite his physical absence.

“Idris Ahmed, you fought your battle, and now you have taken your final bow. Though your presence will be missed, your memory will remain with us,” the statement added.

The Chapel prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul, urging his family and colleagues to find comfort in God at this difficult time.