The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has expressed sadness over the death of its Deputy President, Malam Umar Saidu.
Saidu, an ace broadcaster, died on Sunday following a car crash on his way from Abuja to Kano.
In a statement jointly signed by the President of the Guild, Mrs Funke Egbemode, and the General Secretary, Mrs Mary Atolagbe, Saidu as an icon and his death a great loss to the profession.
It also commiserated with the family and colleagues of the deceased.
The statement reads in part: “The ace broadcaster died on Sunday, 30th June, 2019 following a car crash on his way from Abuja to Kano.
“Wada was the immediate past Managing Director of Kano State Radio Corporation and one time Principal Editor at the CTV, now Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV).
“He was a broadcaster with Voice of America, freelance correspondent with Hausa English Services of Deutshe-Welle and also editor Concern Magazine.”
Wada also served as Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State.
He was elected as the Deputy President of the Guild during its last biennial convention in May.
The statement reads further: “The Guild wishes to condole with the family of Wada especially his wife Aisha who was a former Deputy President of the NGE, the management and staff of Radio Kano.
“Wada would be greatly missed by his family, professional colleagues and friends across the globe.
“We pray that Almighty Allah consoles his family and grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
“May the soul of Wada find Aljanna firdaos. Amen.”
