Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) FCT chapter, has expressed shock on the death of Segun Ogunjimi.
In a statement by the Secretary, Ikenna Okonkwo, the association said Ogunjimi, a staff of The Nation and Sporting Life Newspapers who was full of life slumped inside his house on Wednesday morning, and was later confirmed dead at a hospital in Mararaba, suburb outside FCT.
Okonkwo said members of the association had been expressing deep sadness in torrents of tributes from Wednesday night.
SWAN FCT Chairman, Comrade Ndubueze Chidoka who is still visibly shattered said he lacked words to pour out his feelings.
Comrade Chidoka who received the news of Ogunjimi’s demise immediately called off his routine activities on Wednesday and has remained sober.
“This is a very sad development. I can’t believe that Segun is no more. I don’t just what to say again. My only prayer is that God almighty should remove any form of grief from us.
“Why must it be Segun, a jovial, loyal and dedicated fellow, full of life and excitement all the time.
“May God grant him eternal rest. May God also give us, family members and all that are close to him the fortitude to bear this huge loss.”
Ogunjimi had served as the Treasurer SWAN FCT.
Until his death, he was the liaison assistant (FCT) to Sir Honour Sirawoo, National President SWAN.
Okonkwo said the burial arrangement would soon be announced by the family.
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