The Senate Leader, Dr Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, has condoled with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Yobe state council over the demise of Channels television correspondent, Mr. Jonathan Gopep.
Dr Lawan, who paid a condolence at the NUJ centre, damaturu yesterday said he received the news of the death of Mr. Jonathan Gopep with great shock and grief.
The Senate leader, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Dr Ahmed Amshi, described Gopep as an astute, brilliant and dedicated journalist.
“Although he will be missed by many and particularly Yobe state NUJ chapter, we take solace in the fact that he distinguished himself in his chosen career excellently, and will continue to be remembered for his commitment to the father land,” he said.
He prayed that the Almighty God will grant his soul eternal rest.
Late Jonathan, aged 47, was a staff of Yobe Television and a freelance reporter with Channels Television. He passed on after belief illness on May 17.
