Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed profound grief over the passing of veteran journalist and publisher, Pa Joe Onyibe, who passed away at the age of 90.
In a condolence message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori extended heartfelt sympathies to the Onyibe family, the Ika community, and the wider media fraternity.
Governor Oborevwori described Pa Onyibie as, “A towering figure in grassroots journalism and a true voice of the people of Ika Nation” He commended the late publisher’s dedication to community-focused reporting and his lifelong commitment to the truth.
”Pa Joseph Onyibie was more than a journalist he was an institution. Through Ika Voice, he brought to light the concerns, aspirations, and stories of our people for decades. His passing is not just a loss to the media world, but to Delta State as a whole.
“May his legacy continue to inspire the next generation of journalists. We pray for the peaceful repose of his soul and for comfort to his family in this time of grief,” Governor Oborevwori added.
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