Governor
Willie Obiano of Anambra State yesterday mourned the death of Mr Dimgba
Igwe, Vice Chairman of The Sun Publishing outfit, describing it as a
sad loss which had depleted the ranks of the nation’s best minds in
journalism.
The
Anambra governor said the tragic circumstances of Mr Igwe’s end in a
hit and run mishap made his death a painful loss for every Nigerian. We
have suddenly been robbed of a very bright star in our national
firmament, Obiano said in a statement.
‘He
was a professional journalist, a gifted writer, thinker and analyst. He
practiced his calling with felt passion and will be counted among the
path – finders in modern Nigerian journalism. I think for a long time,
he will be remembered for the breezy journalism of the Weekend Concord
era of which he was a co – pioneer’ Obiano noted.
The
Governor said the consolation was that the late Igwe sought to use the
influence of his vocation to improve the lot of Nigerians and the
fortunes of the country.
Chief
Obiano while condoling with the family, The Sun Newspapers and fans of
the departed columnist, asked Nigerians to emulate those attributes of
the deceased which will help move the country forward.
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