NUJ LAGOS COUNCIL, MARITIME MEDIA MOURNS RAYMOND UGOCHUKWU
By: Bisi Akingbade
Nigeria Union of Journalists Lagos Council and maritime media colleagues has mourned the death of a versatile maritime journalist, Raymond Ugochukwu, whose sudden death took place today, June 1st, 2023 at his hometown in Ikeduru Local Government, Imo State.
This was made known through a
press release signed by the NUJ Lagos Council Chairman Mr.Adeleye Ajayi and the Secretary, Mr. Tunde Olalere.
"With heavy hearts, we mourn the death of a media giant, a versatile Unionist and a brilliant journalist, Mr Ray Ugochukwu who passed on on Thursday".
"The death of Ray came as a big shock to the union".
"We are going to miss his courageous attributes and mentorship".
"He was also one of the pillars of the Lagos Council of NUJ and served the union meritoriously in his capacities as the Chairman, Seminar Committee; and as a Member, Committee on Milestone Recognition of Media Icons In Nigeria".
"He spent most of his lifetime in ensuring the advancement of Maritime Reporting as well as welfare of Journalists".
"He worked in several media houses".
Among his giant strides, he was a former President of the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria, MARAN, President, Maritime Journalists Association of Nigeria, MAJAN; and a former Chairman of the Daily Times Chapel of NUJ".
"The legacies of Ray are indelible and will exist forever". the union added.
"May God grant his soul eternal rest”.
