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From Shafaatu Suleiman, Sokoto
The Sokoto Professionals Network (SPN) has immortalised its late Director of Media and Stakeholders Relations, Alhaji Sirajo Dalhatu Sifawa, with the unveiling of a media gallery in his honour.
Named “Sirajo Dalhatu Sifawa SPN Media Gallery,” the facility was inaugurated at the organisation’s secretariat during a ceremony attended by media professionals from within and outside Sokoto State.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III,who was represented by the District Head of Gagi, Alhaji Sani Umar Jabbi, described Sifawa as a man whose life was worthy of emulation, noting that his dedication to humanity and journalism left a lasting impact.
While speaking, the SPN Chairman, Engineer Zayyanu Tambari Yabo, said the organisation’s visibility and credibility were significantly strengthened by Sifawa’s professionalism, efficiency, and commitment.
He added that immortalising him was a way of appreciating his immense contributions to the network.
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Yabo also announced the launch of an appeal fund to support the deceased’s family, disclosing that nearly one million naira had already been raised. He called on colleagues and well-wishers to contribute further.
In his remarks, the Sokoto State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhaji Usman Mohammed Binji, said the late Sifawa redefined newscasting at Rima Television.
He described him as a mentor and trainer whose loss is deeply felt across the union.
Other dignitaries who paid tribute included the Special Adviser on Media to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Yusuf Dingyadi, and former Senior Special Assistant, Kabiru Assada, among others.
Alhaji Sirajo Dalhatu Sifawa passed away on January 14, 2026. Until his death, he served as News Editor at Rima Television and remained a respected figure in the Sokoto media landscape.
The event featured tributes highlighting the life and legacy of the late journalist, whose contributions to the media industry and professional engagement were widely acknowledged.
