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The International Press Institute, Nigeria, is sad to announce the sudden death of its treasurer and erudite journalist, Hajiya Rafatu Salami.
In a statement released Friday in Abuja, signed by Secretary, Mallam Ahmed I. Shekarau, the organisation described the late Rafatu Salami as a journalist that made her mark in the profession and rose to the position of Assistant Director, Digital Media, at the Voice of Nigeria (VON).
According to the statement: “Rafatu was a compassionate woman who was always ready to give a helping hand to her colleagues with her wealth of experience gained over the years.
“She was an active unionist and team player which manifested in her as election as Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council (2015-2018), with her total commitment to the union’s duties and other activities relating to championing the cause of press freedom and responsible journalism in Nigeria,” it said.
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The IPI noted that her demise has created a vacuum in the journalism profession in Nigeria, stating that: “Rafatu died when her services were most needed by IPI Nigeria and the nation, having stamped her foot in the sands of time. She would be greatly missed by her colleagues, family, and admirers.”
Rafatu was married with children and would be buried at the Gudu Cemetery, Apo District, after a funeral prayer at the Abuja National Mosque, Abuja.
Musikilu Mojeed, President, IPI Nigeria, said Hajia Rafatu Salami’s remarkable legacy, marked by her dedication to journalism, unwavering integrity, and compassion for humanity will be greatly missed.
