Guild of Editors
Guild of Editors Loses Deputy President
On behalf of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), we write to
express our deep sense of loss and unquantifiable sadness over the
death of our beloved Deputy President, Malam Umar Saidu
Tudunwada.
The depth of our sense of loss is as profound as it is
shocking.
UST-as we will always refer to him, was a trailblazer, an
indefatigable and quintessential journalist/broadcaster
His sudden death following a ghastly car accident on Sunday,
30th of June, near Kura town, in Kura Local Government area of Kano
State, has left us all reeling and at a loss for words.
Yet, in all things, we must remember to continue to give
gratitude to the Almighty God, who knows best!
Our heartfelt and most impassioned condolences go to members of
his family, who must have to bear his painful exit.
We also extend our deepest sympathies to his friends, colleagues
and staff in Kano State Radio Corporation, where UST was Managing
Director.
His unopposed emergence as the Deputy President of the NGE at
the last Convention held in Lagos, on the 4th of May, 2019, speaks
volumes of the high regard, respect and affection he enjoyed as an
invaluable contributor to matters of the Guild!
UST: We will undoubtedly miss you. Adieu to a goodly human
being! We take comfort in the faith that Allah loves you more and
will reserve a place for you in Jannatul Firdaus!!
A former Principal Editor at the then CTV, now Abubakar Rimi
Television (ARTV), UST was also a broadcaster with Voice of America
and freelance correspondent for the Hausa and English services of
Deutsche-Welle, as well as Editor of Concern Magazine.
He served twice as Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to
former Governor Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, as well as Secretary of the
Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kano State Council.
Funke Egbemode
President
Mary Atolagbe
General Secretary