By Balarabe Oshiafi
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has joined members of the fourth estate of the realm in mourning the. death of erudite Journalist, Alhaja Rafat Salami.
Hajia Salami left a huge vacuum in the Community of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) yesterday when she left this world.
In a release signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu extended his heartfelt “condolences to the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) following the passing of Hajiya Rafat Onyeche Salami, the recently elected Treasurer of the International Press Institute (IPI).
“Her loss has been deeply felt across the journalistic community and beyond”, the release said.
Hajiya Salami also served as the Secretary of the NUJ, Abuja Council, dedicating her talents and passion to advancing journalism in Nigeria.
President Tinubu commiserates with the leadership and members of the IPI, the Voice of Nigeria (VON) staff, and the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), acknowledging Salami’s unwavering commitment to her profession and nation.
In her career as a reporter, broadcaster, and producer, Hajiya Salami tried to keep the public informed on crucial developmental issues.
Her advocacy for women’s and children’s rights was a testament to her strong voice and compassionate spirit.
“President Tinubu calls upon her colleagues, friends, and family to honour her by continuing the impactful work she championed as they bid farewell to the multilingual and multitalented journalist”, Onanuga said.
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