Nigeria NewsDirect publisher’s death shocking — Oyetola

The former Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has described the death of the Publisher of Nigeria NewsDirect Newspaper, Dr Samuel Ibiyemi, as shocking and devastating.

He said the media industry and the people of Osun would sorely miss Ibiyemi.

News Men gathered that the media practitioner reportedly passed on late Tuesday evening after a brief illness.

Oyetola, who, in a personally signed message, disclosed that he received the news of Ibiyemi’s death with a rude shock, added that the deceased was a complete gentleman who served God and humanity.

In his word, “The news of the death of Dr Ibiyemi came to us as a rude shock. He was a refined person with exceptional virtues, a gentleman to the core whose imprints not only in the media profession but in other aspects of life would remain indelible in the minds of all those that may have encountered him.

“As a humility personified, late Ibiyemi’s humbleness and cheerfulness can never be quantified as the deceased was known for his outstanding human relations.

“As a strong believer, death is inevitable to every mortal, but I believe strongly that the deceased would find the desired place in heaven in reciprocation of his good deeds while in this world.

“Though his death is painful and unexpected, we must take solace in the fact that he lived a life worthy of emulation, and we pray God to grant the bereaved family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.”

Oyetola expressed his heartfelt condolences to the spouse and children of the deceased, praying to God to uphold the entire members of the family and grant them the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.