The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has mourned Felix Onigbinde, an award-winning photojournalist with the Nigerian Tribune in Abuja.
Onigbinde reportedly fell into a coma last week and was admitted to Garki General Hospital, Abuja, where he later died.
In a condolence statement issued on Saturday, the council’s Secretary, Comrade Jide Oyekunle, described his death as a major loss to the journalism profession and the media community.
The council praised Onigbinde’s dedication to documenting events and using photography to inform the public.
It said his death had left his wife, two children, colleagues and professional associates grieving.
Onigbinde began his journalism career with Daily Trust before joining the Nigerian Tribune, where he worked until his death.
The NUJ FCT Council extended its condolences to his family, the management and staff of the Nigerian Tribune, the Photojournalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN) and other colleagues.
The late photojournalist hailed from Ife Modakeke in Ife East Local Government Area of Osun State.
The council prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul and strength for his family to bear the loss.
