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By Owei Lakemfa
THERE are people you meet who not only leave a lasting impression on you but also change your perspectives on issues or particular institutions. I had a cynical view of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, until I met Yomi Onashile. I was from 1990-92, Secretary of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, B Zone which comprised the states of the old Western Region.
The Zone organised a workshop for journalists on drugs. Onashile represented the Inspector General of Police, IGP, at the workshop and he presented such a brilliant paper and in so captivating a manner, that some of my colleagues asked if I was sure he was a police officer. That evening, I sat down with him at the bar and we had a long discussion on policing locally and internationally.
[files] Fintiri. Photo: TWITTER/IDOMIYA/GOVERNORAUFGov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has sent his heartfelt condolences to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) over the demise of Ibrahim Abdulaziz, Correspondent of the Voice of America (VOA), who died on Friday, February 5.
Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, Press Secretary to the Governor, gave this indication in a statement on Saturday. x
He stated that Abdulaziz died in a car crash along the Gombe-Bauchi road.
“The late Abdulaziz, a versatile journalist, had worked variously with Voice of America (VOA) Hausa service, Premium Times, Daily Trust and Blueprint Newspapers.
“He also worked with New Telegraph Newspaper, FRCN Fombina FM, as well as Gotel Communications before the unfortunate auto crash that claimed his life,” he stated.