A trust fund for the family of its late former chairman, Comrade Patrick Osadebamwen, has been formally launched by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Chapter.
This revelation was revealed by Comrade Grace Ike, the chairman of the NUJ FCT Chapter, during an Osadebamwen tribute on Monday in Abuja.
Ike claimed that Osadebamwen, the late journalist, had influenced humanity and society.
She emphasised that his family and three children will not be disappointed by the union.
“NUJ FCT Chapter has decided to open the Trust Fund with a start-up fund of N500,000,” she said.
Late Osadebamwen, who worked with Kaftan Television and Nigerian Tribune.
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The management and staff of the Intercept Newspaper have expressed sadness over the demise of its Editor, Mr Patrick Osadebamwen.
According to a statement issued by the Chairman/Managing Director of The Intercept Newspaper, Mr Iteveh ‘Nur’Ekpokpobe, the news, as confirmed, has left a vacuum in mankind which cannot be filled.
The statement described Mr Patrick Osadebamwen as a diligent editor who put in his best and brought new dynamics to the management of The Intercept Newspaper.
“Osadebamwen was a journalist who worked with several media organisations during his career, including The Union Newspaper, Core TV, The Nigerian Tribune and Kaftan TV, before joining The Intercept Newspaper (interceptng.com), an online news platform.”
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He also served as Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, where he contributed to the affairs and development of the union and its members.
The late journalist hailed from Ekiadolor in the Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State and is survived by three children.
While extending condolence to the family of the deceased Editor, the management urged them to find solace in the peaceful and diligent life of Mr. Patrick Osadebamwen even as the prayer was said for God to grant the bereaved family and all those who mourn the deceased the strength to bear the loss.
