Enugu State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has announced the death of the State reporter of the African Independent Television, AIT, Jimmy Edeabasi Abaekong.
Before his death, Jimmy who moved from Ebonyi State to Enugu was attached to the Enugu Government House.
A message posted on the Enugu NUJ platform reads:
“It is with heavy heart the NUJ Enugu State Council announce the sudden demise of our member, Jimmy Edeabasi Abaekong of AIT whose sad event occurred on the 29th of September 2023 during a brief illness.
“Jimmy was of the Private Broadcast Chapel and hailed from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
“The peaceful government house reporter would be greatly missed by all.
“Good night Jimmy! “
