The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has mourned the death of veteran journalist and Assistant Director, Media, at the Presidential Villa, Mr Peter Onwubuariri, following a prolonged illness.
The council, in a statement issued in Abuja, described Onwubuariri’s death as a major loss to the Nigerian media industry, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Presidency and the country at large.
Until his death, Onwubuariri was a respected NAN correspondent deployed to the Presidential Villa, where he served diligently as part of the media teams under three successive administrations.
The veteran journalist was widely regarded for his professional depth, sound judgement and strong understanding of the relationship between government institutions and the media.
Before his deployment to the Presidential Villa press corps, Onwubuariri rose through the ranks at NAN and served as Assistant Editor-in-Chief, contributing significantly to the agency’s editorial development and news operations.
The NUJ FCT Council said his dedication, competence and sense of responsibility earned him the respect and confidence of colleagues and senior government officials throughout his years of service.
Reacting to the development, Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, described the journalist’s death as deeply painful, saying his calm disposition, professionalism and devotion to duty endeared him to colleagues and associates.
“His death is a profound loss to the media fraternity and Nigeria. He will be remembered for his rich experience, valuable contributions to journalism and exemplary service to the nation,” Ike said.
She extended the council’s condolences to Onwubuariri’s wife, children, siblings, extended family, colleagues and friends, praying that God would grant them the strength to bear the loss.
The NUJ FCT Council also prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased and eternal rest for the veteran journalist.
