Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has expressed deepest condolences to the State Chapters of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), and the Correspondents’ Chapel over the death of Mr Ted Odogwu, Correspondent of Punch Newspapers in Kano.
The governor’s condolence message was contained in a statement made available to newsmen by his Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa in Kano on Monday
The governor described late Ted Odogwu as a thoroughbred journalist whose wealth of experience contributed to the development and practice of journalism not only in Kano but in the entire nation.
Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf also acknowledged the contributions of the late journalist in mentoring and moulding younger generation of the Pen Profession who are now prominent Journalists.
He encouraged his families and colleagues to take solace in his loss and have faith in God as He is the giver and taker of life.
The governor, on behalf of the government and good people of the state extend heartfelt condolences to the families and professional colleagues of the deceased.
He was one of the trusted and tested hand on the Sub-Desk in the old and once vibrant Daily Times alongside Messrs Mack Ogbamosa, Abu-uwesu Yakubu and Alhaji Momoh, et al, all of the Sub-Desk. That was when the art of page-planning, was largely executed and transmitted on milk or orange colour off-cuts before the advent of AI and the accompanying computers in it various forms such as desktop, laptop, iPad, phones
Thereafter he joined National Interest newspaper as production editor before he transfered his services to Punch.
“Ted remained a quiet fellow, much remarkable for his Queen English accent, the unique plainness or innocence of his thought-lines and, of course, his commitment to his trade that spanned close to four decades. He was a very old, unassuming hand in the industry.” according to a colleague of his at the Daily Times.
May Mr Ted Odogwu’s soul rest in peace.
