Soludo Commiserates with Anambra Journalists over Death of Correspondents’ Chapel Member

By Praise Chinecherem

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has express profound grief and condolences to State Correspondents’ Chapel on the death of their member, Mr. Alphonsus Nweze, journalist with Apex News, an online publication.

Soludo, in a statement by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime described Nweze as dedicated journalist, and death as tragically painful.

He said Nweze was more than a journalist but a voice for the truth and advocate of responsible reporting, stressing that his untimely death was not just a loss to his family and colleagues but to the entire state.

The statement reads, “On behalf of the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, I deeply express profound grief and condolences to the Anambra State Correspondents’ Chapel on the tragic and untimely demise of their member, Mr. Alphonsus Nweze, a dedicated journalist with Apex News, an online publication.

“Mr. Nweze, remains a committed member of the Correspondents’ Chapel, and losing his life in such a painful fatal road accident on Tuesday afternoon along the Onitsha-Asaba Express Road.

“Leaving behind not only his dear family, friends and colleagues but also memories of his passion for truth, integrity, and public service through journalism is tragically painful

“We will continue to remember him as a diligent and courageous reporter whose work contributed meaningfully to the information landscape of Anambra State.

“Alphonsus Nweze was more than a journalist; he was a voice for the truth and an advocate of responsible reporting.

“His untimely death is not only a loss to his family and colleagues but to our entire state. We will miss him.

“On behalf of Mr Governor, we pray for the repose of Mr. Nweze’s soul and offered prayers of comfort and strength to his bereaved family, friends, and colleagues at Apex News and the Anambra State Correspondents’ Chapel during this difficult period.”