The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, has expressed shock over the death of its Treasurer, Hajiya Aisha Kadala.

The council in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Comrades Osaretin Osadebamwen and its Secretary, Ochiaka Ugwu, said the council had lost one of its finest officials.

According to the statement, Kadala died in the early hours of July 5, after a protracted illness.

“Aisha Kadala is a staff of Aso Radio and Television and a Defense and Crime correspondent until death.

“Kadala’s death has sent shockwaves through the journalism community, with colleagues and friends describing her as a “great pillar” to the union, a “committed comrade” and a “strong motivator” to many journalists.

“She served in different leadership roles included as
chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) and Treasurer of the NUJ FCT Council until her death,” it stated.

According to the council, colleagues and friends will remember Kadala as a kind and compassionate person, who always had a smile and a word of encouragement.

“Kadala was a mother to all of us in the journalism community.

“Her demise has left a huge void in our hearts,” it stated.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that her remains were on Friday committed to mother earth according to Islamic rites, at Kudu Cemetery, Abuja.

The NUJ FCT Council has called on all journalists to pray for the repose of her soul. (NAN