Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has condoled with the Chairman of Arise Television, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, the management and staff of the company on the demise of one of its news anchors, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, during a robbery incidence at her Abuja residence.
The governor also commiserated with the relations of the deceased.
Makinde, in a statement on Tuesday, urged colleagues and relations of the deceased to take heart, praying that God would grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.
He said: “I condole with the Chairman, management and staff of Arise Television on the demise of Somtochukwu Maduagwu.
“I also commiserate with the family members of the deceased on this irreparable loss.
“Somtochukwu was a thoroughbred professional who brought her best to the screen every time she was on air.
“Her death is unfortunate because she obviously still had much to offer the media world and the country as a whole.
“So, her death is not just a loss to her employers or the family; it is a loss to all of us as a nation.
“However, despite our pains and agony, I beseech the relations, her colleagues, and all of us as Nigerians to look beyond our pains and work towards birthing a Nigeria where everyone will be safe.
“It is my prayer that God grants repose to the soul of the departed and grants those she left behind the fortitude to bear the loss.”
