The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has mourned the death of its deputy president, Umar Tudunwada, describing it as a great loss to the profession.
The guild in a statement on Sunday signed by its president, Funke Egbemode, and general secretary, Mary Atolagbe, condoled with the family and colleagues of the deceased.
Mr Tudunwada died on Sunday in a car crash on his way from Abuja to Kano.
He was the immediate past managing director of Kano State Radio Corporation and one time principal editor at the CTV, now Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV).
Tudunwada served as Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano.
He worked as a broadcaster at Voice of America, freelance correspondent with Hausa English Services of Deutshe-Welle and also editor of Concern Magazine.
The deceased was elected NGE’s deputy president during its last biennial convention in May.
“The Guild wishes to condole with the family of Wada especially his wife Aisha who was a former Deputy President of the NGE, the management and staff of Radio Kano.
“Wada would be greatly missed by his family, professional colleagues and friends across the globe.
“We pray that Almighty Allah console his family and grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” the statement said.
