The Nigerian Guild of Editors has expressed sadness over the death of one of its members, the Managing Director, New Nigerian Newspaper Limited, Alhaji Tukur Abdulrahman.
Abdulrahman died on Thursday after a brief illness and was buried in his home town, Daura, Katsina State, on Friday.
He was aged 58 and survived by a wife and children.
In a statement signed by its President, Mrs. Funke Egbemode, and General Secretary, Mrs. Victoria Ibanga, the NGE described Abdulrahman as an amiable Nigerian journalist who would be sorely missed.
Read also: Killings: Catholic, others protest in A’Ibom
“We are greatly saddened by his untimely passing and sincerely convey deep sympathies to members of his family, professional colleagues and friends who are devastated by his demise.
“Alhaji Abdulrahman until his sudden exit was an invaluable and respected member of our prestigious association who contributed immensely to the growth of the Guild and development of the media industry in Nigeria, Africa and the whole world.
“He joined the NGE in 2000 and was elected as the Vice President-North in 2005 and again as Deputy President in 2008. He gave meritorious and impeccable service in both capacities,” the statement reads in part.
NGE said the late journalist was loved and respected by all.
Besides, he was described as amiable, jovial and kind-hearted.
“To others who worked closely with him, he was a true leader, a fine gentleman and a reliable and supportive friend indeed,” the statement reads further.
Born on December 12, 1960 in Daura, Katsina State, North-West Nigeria, the late Abdulrahman attended Government College, Kaduna, graduating in the Class of 1977.
He then proceeded to Bayero University, Kano, for his tertiary education and graduated in 1981.
In 1983, he joined the New Nigerian Newspapers as a proofreader, then became a reporter and was assigned as the newspaper’s State House Correspondent in 1997.
His proficiency in that task saw him elevated and appointed in January 2000 to the position of Editor of Gaskia Tafi Kwabo, a Hausa paper from the NNN stable.
Six years later in March 2006, he was named the Editor of Daily New Nigerian and in March 2011, he was appointed the Managing Director of the New Nigerian Newspapers Limited, a position he occupied until his death.
