The Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ has commiserated with the immediate family of their dear late “amiable and ever joking colleague and friend”, Andrew Zangina over his demise.
In a statement issued and signed by the council Secretary, Comrade Gambo Santos Sanga, describes the sudden demise of Mr Andrew Zangina as a collosal loss to the union and the entire media family not only in Kaduna State but the country as a whole.
The statement eulogises the invaluable sacrifices and contributions of late Andrew Zangina towards national cohesion and the overall unity of members of the pen profession in kaduna State and indeed Nigeria.
The statement further describes the deceased as a fantastic gentleman, fearless and goal oriented colleague who sacrificed his time, energy and resources towards the promotion of good governance and the emancipation of the downtrodden in the society.
The Kaduna State Council of NUJ prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased soul while urging the Kaduna State government to assist the family with a view to ameliorating their suffering.
The Council is further appealing for a scholarship scheme for the children of the deceased, while also imploring the amiable and goal oriented Governor of the State, Sen Uba Sani to consider engaging the widow of the departed colleague with a job towards providing succour to the family.
“We pray for God Almighty to rest the soul of our dear departed colleague in peace”,the statement concludes.
