NUJ FCT Council Mourns Former Council Secretary, Rafat Idris Salami
Abuja (Core Reporters) The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has again been thrown into mourning over the sudden demise of the former Secretary of the Council, Mrs. Rafat Idris Salami.
Mrs Rafat died in the early hours of Friday, December 20, 2024, in Abuja after a brief illness.
A statement signed by the Secretary of Council, Comrade Jide Oyekunle described the untimely death of the former Secretary as a huge shock to the Union.
The statement reads in parts, “The Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ ) FCT Council received the news of sudden death of the former Secretary, Mrs Rafat Salami today, Friday, December 20, 2024, with a rude shock and disbelief.”
“Rafat was a great asset to journalism and a quintessential journalist who has served the union meritoriously in many capacities at different levels. She was a friend and a mother to all.”
“She served the union with utmost dedication and commitment, contributing significantly to the growth of the profession during her tenure as Secretary of Council. She was a peace-loving and easygoing person who has remained a strong member until her death “
“She was not only a leader but also a cherished friend to many people in the profession. She was a journalist par excellence, a motivational speake. Her passion for professionalism and excellence will always be remembered,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, the council has expressed its deep condolences to the immediate family she left behind, the NUJ Voice of Nigeria (VON) Chapel, the NUJ, and the entire VON management in this time of grief.
Rafat was the Assistant Director of Digital Media I Voice of Nigeria (VON). She was the former Assistant Secretary of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria and re-elected as the Treasurer of the Institute last week.
She was the founder of the Okenite Foundation for Special Needs Children and a Media Personnel of Habbabiya.
She hails from Ihima in the Okenne Local Government Area of Kogi State, and she is survived by three children.
Core Reporters report that Hajiya Rafat Idris Salami was a journalist par excellence, a motivational speaker and friend indeed.
