President Tinubu Mourns Passing of Veteran State House Correspondent Leon Usigbe
President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the demise of Dr. Leon Usigbe, a distinguished journalist with The Tribune Newspapers and a respected member of the State House Press Corps. The President lauded Dr. Usigbe as a veteran correspondent whose unwavering commitment to truth, balanced reporting, and ethical journalism earned him widespread admiration from peers, public officials, and readers across the nation.
President Tinubu further noted that Usigbe’s insightful reporting and calm demeanor significantly bolstered democratic governance. His work played a crucial role in keeping the public well-informed about the intricacies of the presidency and government operations.
Extending his heartfelt condolences, President Tinubu’s message reached Dr. Usigbe’s family, friends, colleagues at The Tribune, and the entire State House Press Corps. He prayed that Almighty God grants Dr. Usigbe’s soul eternal rest and provides comfort to all those grieving this significant loss.