Muyiwa Daniel a veteran sports journalist is dead.
The news of his death was contained in a statement by Bunmi Ogunyale, a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State chapter.
Daniel had been bed ridden for months.
Ogunyale, said in the statement: “With regrets but in submission to the will of Almighty God, we announce the demise of veteran journalist, Muyiwa Daniel.
“The late Daniel breathed his last Monday afternoon shortly before a major surgery at a Lagos State facility.
“Further communication will be made for burial arrangements and funds contributed.
“Thank you all for being there for one of our own.”
Meanwhile, the Lagos State NUJ has described as shocking the death of veteran sports writer Muyiwa Daniel.
The State NUJ Chairman, Adeleye Ajayi said this in a statement in Lagos.
“We were optimistic that he would overcome the sickness, unfortunately, he passed on while about to undergo surgery at LASUTH, Ikeja,” he said.
Ajayi said that Daniel contributed immensely to sports journalism and there was no way the history of sports journalism in Lagos State would be written without a mention of his name.
He prayed that the lord will grant his family, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and the entire journalists in Lagos State the fortitude to bear the huge loss. (NAN)
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