Funsho Ojo Goes Home Suddenly...

It is with great sadness that members of the Correspondents' Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Council, announced the passing of one of their leaders and elders, Mr Albert Funsho Ojo suddenly.

Mr Ojo, a veteran journalist and correspondent of the Nigeria Pilot Newspaper in the state, died in the early hours of Thursday following a brief illness. His sudden death is a great loss to us as we gathered to console his bereaved family. 

According to a release signed by Tosin Ajuwon and Osagie Otabor Chairman and Secretary of the chapel said until his death, he was a very hardworking man who took his job with passion and utmost dedication to duty.  Mr Ojo would be remembered for his integrity and services, not only to the journalism profession but to the growth of the chapel. 

While we grieve over his sudden death, the chapel has declared a three-day mourning period starting from this Thursday till Saturday to mourn the departed soul. A candle Night walk will also hold on Saturday from 6 pm as part of honour for late Ojo. 

Subsequently, the planned Correspondents Chapel Week has been postponed.

The Week which climaxed on July 30th, 2024, with a lecture and conferment of awards on deserving individuals has been scheduled for a new date to be announced later. 

We asked our awardees, patrons and guests to understand our pains as our thoughts and condolences are with his family members and loved ones during this difficult time. 

Funsho Ojo popularly referred to as Baba onidi will be buried today at his home town Ire-Ekiti.

May his soul rest in peace.