Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Friday described a former Correspondent of The Guardian in the state, Charles Coffie-Gyamfi, as a thoroughbred professional who positively impacted the society.
Governor Abiodun said this in a statement in Abeokuta, the state capital, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran.
He said Coffie-Gyamfi’s death therefore was a great loss to the journalism profession.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Coffie-Gyamfi died on Friday in Abeokuta during a brief illness.
Governor Abiodun condoled with the family of the deceased as well as the state chapter of Nigeria Union of Journalists.
He said Coffie-Gyamfi’s family and colleagues should take solace in the fact that he left an indelible mark as a professional whose name would continue to reverberate in the society.
He said: “His contributions to the field of journalism were both significant and impactful, and his absence will be profoundly felt within the profession.
“He was a journalist who dedicated his life to shedding light on important issues and events, advocating for truth and integrity in reporting.
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“His unwavering commitment to journalistic excellence and his passion for the truth marked him out.
“He demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a keen ability to connect with his audience.
“He reported on a wide range of topics as the State Correspondent of The Guardian, traversing the nooks and crannies of our dear state.”
Abiodun added that Coffie-Gyamfi always approached his work with a sense of responsibility and a deep understanding of the power of the written word.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and the NUJ, with whom he had a strong affiliation,” Abiodun said.
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