The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has described Tuesday night’s death of a co-founder of Newswatch magazine, Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed as a significant loss to Nigeria’s media community and the nation at large.
The Guild expressed its deepest condolences to Yakubu’s family, friends, and colleagues.
The former editor of the National Concord was 75 years old.
In a statement on Thursday by its President, Mallam Danlami Nmodu; and General Secretary, Mr. Sufuyan Ojeifo, the Guild said: ‘Mohammed’s contributions to Nigerian journalism are immeasurable. As a pioneer of investigative journalism in Nigeria, he made an indelible mark on the country’s media landscape. His commitment to truth, integrity, and excellence in journalism is an inspiration to many young journalists. Through his writing, he demonstrated a remarkable ability to craft compelling stories that captured the essence of Nigeria’s complex socio-political landscape.
‘As a co-founder of Newswatch magazine, Mohammed played a pivotal role in shaping the narrative of Nigerian journalism. His writing was marked by depth, insight, and a commitment to fact-based reporting. He was a mentor, a role model, and a guiding light to many young journalists who sought to make a difference in the world through their craft’.
GOCOP prayed that God would grant the family and friends of the deceased the strength to bear the loss and that the soul of Mohammed rests in peace.
It celebrated his life, his work, and his legacy, and prayed that his contributions to Nigerian journalism would continue to inspire and guide future generations of journalists.
‘As the media fraternity mourns the passing of Yakubu Mohammed, we also celebrate his life and legacy. His impact on Nigerian journalism will be felt for generations to come. May his soul rest in peace’, the statement further read.
