Tears Flow As Former Vice Chairman of OGTV Chapel Slumps, Dies While Preparing For Her Afternoon Shift 

Israel Adeleke 

OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports as gathered that tears flow as a female broadcast journalist with Ogun State Television (OGTV), Abeokuta, Mrs. Bukola Agbakaizu, on Monday, slumped and died while preparing for her afternoon shift at the state-owned television station.

OTN News further reports as gathered that the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, Mr. Bunmi Adigun, who confirmed her death in a statement issued in Abeokuta, to news men on Tuesday night, said that she was pronounced dead at the Federal Medical Centre, (FMC), Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The statement read: “Agbakaizu, a dedicated staff member of Ogun State Television, tragically collapsed while preparing for afternoon shift, and despite efforts to revive her, she was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Federal Medical Centre.”

Adigun, who further described her as a versatile and passionate journalist, said, “A versatile journalist and a passionate comrade, Bukola served as a former Vice Chairman of OGTV Chapel and was an invaluable member of the Wale Olanrewaju-led Executive."

“Her vibrant spirit and commitment to journalism will be sorely missed, leaving an irreplaceable void in our community.”

OTN News observes from the information gathered that Agbakaizu, aged 52, who was an ex-officio of the NUJ Council until her death, is survived by two children, her aged mother, colleagues, and friends.

OTN News further observes that the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, Ogun State Chapter, also expressed shock over her death.

In a statement signed by the chairperson, Mrs. Sekinat Salam, the association said: “Ogun NAWOJ received the news of Mrs. Bukola Agbakaizu with a rude shock. Her death came when her experience and exemplary leadership would be needed by the association.”

Salam, who described her as a dedicated media professional, added, "As a dedicated member of NUJ, Ogun State Council and NAWOJ, Ogun State chapter, the mother of two will be sorely missed by all. Her compassion towards others, dedication, love, and passion for the pen profession will always be remembered and cherished by all."

The statement further read: “Though she passed on at the age of 52, her dedication to God and service to humanity will continue to keep her in our memories for a long time to come.”

“We pray that her soul finds peace in the Lord, while the family she left behind will continue to be under the protection of God Almighty. Rest on, the amazon of our profession.” the statement added.