Prince Emeka Obasi, an outstanding journalist, says Ibori

Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori has described the death of Prince Emeka Obasi who died Tuesday 15th March as a great loss to the nation.

Media Assistant to Chief Ibori, Tony Eluemunor in a statement quoted Ibori as saying that Obasi was not only a journalist but a man of many parts; an excellent and fearless reporter and uncommon essayist who spiced his columns with little known facts, histrionics and captivating drama.

“He had a knack for facts, names, dates and figures, which made his writings very educating,” the statement said.

Ibori said that Nigerian journalists should have much to emulate in Obasi’s life as he combined his journalism with the business aspect of being a publisher, founding at least two enduring newspaper houses as well as other businesses on the sidelines.

Ibori said that Emeka Obasi had candor, confidence, fearlessness and panache.

“He said that Nigerian journalism will greatly miss him as the vacuum his death has caused will be difficult to fill.  As Ibori consoled his family, he prayed that God would grant his soul eternal rest.”