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Alli mourns Tribune’s Senate Correspondent
The Senator representing Oyo South senatorial district, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has expressed sadness over the sudden death of Tribune Newspaper’s Correspondent in the Senate, Mr. Tijani Adeyemi.Alli described Adeyemi’s sudden death as a great loss to the Nigerian media industry, saying the deceased was a committed journalist who had passion for accurate reporting and investigative journalism.
He said the death of a journalist at a place of work was a painful and unfortunate development that called for greater attention to journalists’ welfare and safety, stating that the Senate Press Corps and the entire Nigerian media industry have lost an hardworking member who would be greatly missed by all.
The federal awmaker condoled with Adeyemi’s family, Senate Press Corps and the publishers of the Tribune Newspaper, African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN), urging media organisations to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of their employees, especially journalists who are often exposed to risks as well as hazards in the discharge of their duties.
Alli enjoined the family and his colleagues to take solace in the fact that he had left a mark in the media industry.
He also called on government to address challenges faced by the media industry, including the need to strengthen the regulatory framework and provide adequate support for media practitioners.
“The Nigerian media has critical role to play in nation-building, and it is essential to create an enabling environment for journalists to operate without fear or intimidation,” he said.
He expressed hope that his legacy would inspire other journalists to strive for excellence in their profession while upholding the core values of accuracy, objectivity, and fairness.
Alli prayed that Almighty Allah forgive the late Adeyemi’s shortcomings and grant his soul perfect rest in Aljannat, urging the Nigerian media to continue to support the family of the deceased during this difficult period.
