A former journalist with the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, and former Thompson Reuters, Mr John Chiahemen, is dead.
He reportedly died in Johannesburg, South Africa, surrounded by his family members.
A statement by the late John Chiahemen Family confirmed that he died from motor neuron disease (ALS).
Read the statement in extenso hereunder:
“It is with great sorrow and great peace we share that our patriarch, former Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and formerThompson Reuters journalist, John Neji Chiahemen, has returned home to rest.
“He fought a valiant long battle with motor neuron disease (ALS) and he was selfless to his last breath.
“He died peacefully in Johannesburg, South Africa surrounded by his family.
“John is survived by his wife Winnie “Chizi” Chiahemen; daughters: Ide Wise (UK) Fanen Chiahemen (Canada), and Mimi Chiahemen (US); grandson, Finley Hemen Kanyin Wise (UK); son-in-law, Ben Wise (UK).
“He is also survived by brothers and sisters, including Tom Chiahemen, Abuja-based Media & PR Consultant and Publisher, NATIONAL ACCORD Newspaper and larger family in Nigeria and Kenya.
“He will be greatly missed.”
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