By Abba -Eku Onyeka, Abuja
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of its former Secretary, Mrs. Rafat Idris.
Mrs. Idris passed away in the early hours of Friday, December 20th, 2024, in Abuja after a brief illness.
In a statement signed by the Secretary of the Council, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, the NUJ FCT Council described the untimely death of the former Secretary as a huge shock to the Union.
According to the statement, “The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council received the news of the sudden death of the former Secretary, Mrs. Rafat Idris, today, Friday, December 20th, 2024, with a rude shock and disbelief.”
“Rafat is a great asset to journalism and a quintessential journalist who has served the union meritoriously in many capacities at different levels,” the statement added.
The NUJ FCT Council described Mrs. Idris as a friend and mother to all, who served the union selflessly.
The Council has called on all members to pray for the repose of her soul and comfort her family during this difficult time.
May her soul rest in peace.
