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Oborevwori Mourns Delta Journalist Dave Okpogadie

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori mourned the death of journalist Dave Okpogadie.
  • Okpogadie died after a two-year battle with jaw cancer.
  • The governor and the Nigeria Union of Journalists extended condolences to Okpogadie's family and colleagues.

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed profound grief over the passing of seasoned journalist Dave Okpogadie, who served as the State Correspondent for News Direct. The governor described Okpogadie's death as a significant loss to the journalism profession and the state.

Comrade Dave Okpogadie, describing his passing as a huge loss to the journalism profession and the state.

— Sheriff OborevworiGovernor Oborevwori's initial reaction to the news of the journalist's death.

Okpogadie died on Saturday following a courageous, two-year struggle with jaw cancer. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori conveyed his sincere condolences to Okpogadie's family in Emevor, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Delta State Council, and the broader media community.

Okpogadie was a consummate professional whose dedication, integrity and commitment to journalism earned him the respect and admiration of colleagues and the wider society.

— Sheriff OborevworiPraising the late journalist's professional qualities.

The governor lauded the late Okpogadie as a consummate professional whose dedication, integrity, and commitment to journalism earned him widespread respect. He highlighted Okpogadie's courage, resilience, and unwavering faith during his prolonged illness as an inspiration to those who supported him.

The late journalist’s courage, resilience and unwavering faith throughout his prolonged illness served as an inspiration to many who stood by him during his difficult journey.

— Sheriff OborevworiHighlighting Okpogadie's strength during his illness.

Governor Oborevwori prayed for the peaceful repose of the media veteran's soul and asked for divine strength for his family, friends, colleagues, and the NUJ Delta State Council to bear the irreparable loss. Meanwhile, a delegation led by NUJ Delta State Council Chairman Comrade Churchill Oyowe visited Okpogadie's residence to offer condolences to his relatives, including his sisters. Oyowe assured the family of the union's support for a peaceful rite of passage for their late member, urging them not to delay the burial process.

We are there to give the needed support to ensure a peaceful rite of passage for its late member.

— Comrade Churchill OyoweThe NUJ Chairman assuring the family of support.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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