The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has with a heavy heart announced and mourned the sudden death of a media giant, a versatile Unionist and a brilliant journalist, Mr Ray Ugochukwu who passed on on Thursday.
The union said his death came as a big shock.
“We are going to miss his courageous attributes and mentorship.
“He was also one of the pillars of the Lagos Council of NUJ and served the union meritoriously in his capacities as the Chairman, Seminar Committee; and as a Member, Committee on Milestone Recognition of Media Icons In Nigeria”, NUJ said.
The union said that he spent most of his lifetime in ensuring the advancement of Maritime Reporting as well as welfare of Journalists.
“He worked in several media houses.
Among his giant strides, he was a former President of the Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN); President, Maritime Journalists Association of Nigeria (MAJAN); and a former Chairman of the Daily Times Chapel of NUJ.
“The legacies of Ray are indelible and will exist forever. May God grant his soul eternal rest”, the NUJ stated.