…Condoles with wife, children, colleagues, journalism community
By Attah Ede
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has mourned the demise of Mr Felix Onigbinde, a photojournalist with the Nigerian Tribune in, Abuja.
Onigbinde, an award-winning photojournalist, fell into a coma last week and was admitted to Garki General Hospital, Abuja, before he passed away.
In a condolence statement issued on Saturday by its Secretary, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, the NUJ FCT Council said the late photojournalist distinguished himself through his dedication to documenting events and communicating important stories to the public through photography.
The council described his passing as a painful loss to the journalism profession and the media community, saying that his career was marked by commitment to journalism and public service.
It further stated that the loss was particularly devastating to the immediate family of Onigbinde, especially his wife and two children, who had been left to contend with the painful absence of their husband and father.
The union acknowledged the significant contributions of the deceased towards gathering and disseminating of information throughout his career, using his camera to capture events and provide visual accounts of public-interest developments.
The council maintained that Onigbinde’s death left a painful void among his colleagues, friends, and professional associates, particularly within Abuja’s photojournalism community.
Onigbinde began his journalism career with Daily Trust newspaper before moving to the Nigerian Tribune, where he continued practising as a photojournalist until his death.
The council described his professional journey as one characterised by dedication, hard work, and commitment to the media’s responsibility to keep society informed.
It said his contributions to the profession would remain part of his legacy, particularly among colleagues who worked with him in covering events and reporting developments across the country.
The union expressed heartfelt condolences to the management and staff of the Nigerian Tribune, the Photojournalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN), and other professional colleagues and associates of the deceased.
The NUJ FCT Council assured the bereaved family of its sympathy and solidarity during the difficult period, praying that God would grant them the strength and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
The council remembered Onigbinde, who hailed from Ife Modakeke in Ife East Local Government Area of Osun State, for his contributions to journalism and his commitment to serving society through his profession.
The union also extended its condolences to his extended family, friends and the wider media community, describing his passing as a reminder of the sacrifices journalists make in the course of their professional duties.
It prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul and divine comfort for his wife, children, relatives, colleagues and all those mourning his death.
