Encomium
DIMGBA Igwe will be buried on Saturday, October 11, 2014. The funeral service will hold at Ohafia Igbere Primary School, in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. Interment follows at the deceased’s home in Igbere.
A Service of Songs will take place at Evangel Pentecostal Church, Chidi Okafor Street, off Canal Avenue, Okota, Lagos on October 4, 2014.
Lagos State Police Command is living up to its words in unraveling the circumstance that led to the death of veteran journalist, Dimgba Igwe.
According to the Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, the police will leave no stone unturned in their investigation.
We gathered that in-depth investigation has commenced to fish out the culprit. Speaking with ENCOMIUM Weekly on Friday, September 19, 2014, the Lagos PPRO, Ngozi Braide said, “The case is still under investigation. I wouldn’t be able to say more than that.”
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“Dimgba’s death, regrettably came at a time when his highly cerebral ideas and ingenuity are very much needed in the country, against the backdrop of his many contributions to nation building.”
– Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba
“Our hearts are filled with so much pain considering the fact that a truly patriotic Nigerian and one of the finest journalists ever to walk Nigeria’s landscape had his life cut short in such a heart wrenching manner.”
– Dr. Obiora Chukwuka, Executive Chairman of Greenlife Pharmaceutical Limited
“Igwe was one of the icons of journalism who would be missed especially now that the nation would need experienced practitioners in 2015 general elections. The nation has indeed lost one of its finest writers whose flowing prose was not only educating but informing and entertaining.”
– Babangida Aliyu, Chairman, Northern Governors Forum and Governor of Niger State
“He was a fearless journalist who did all things with the fear of God and respect of the betterment of humanity. His demise came at a time when his invaluable analytical write-ups would be so much needed, especially as the nation begins a journey of transition.”
– Mr. Ben Chuks Nwosu, Director of Operations, The Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN)
“An erudite journalist, respected newspaper administrator and a pious son of God. His contribution to print journalism in Nigeria are unquantifiable as he stood out as one of the best characters Nigeria has ever produced in his industry. He will be greatly missed by his family members, his community and Nigeria for all the good legacies he left for humanity.”
– Tafa Balogun
“Very nice and humble man. He slept in the Lord and God is faithful, that is why we believe that Dimgba is in His bosom. We are certain that God will keep his family and children.”
– Erastus Akingbola
“He was a vibrant, cerebral and wonderful person who has been a constant star in the constellation of Nigerian journalism for decades without compromising his personal and professional integrity. With his death, Nigerian journalism has lost a shining star.”
– Alhaji Lai Mohammed, APC’s National Publicity Secretary
“We can only be consoled by the fact that Mr. Igwe lived his life by deploying his God given talents and gifts for the benefit of the Nigerian masses and indeed mankind by his writings and diligence in the management of one of the foremost Nigerian newspapers.”
– Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos State governorship aspirant
“We mourn the passing of a great journalist and one of the finest journalists in the country. There is no argument that our country and Ndigbo nation will have to grapple with the challenge of an irreplaceable vacuum that no other person can fill, except the departed. Our heartfelt condolences go to his family and fans all over the world. We pray to God to console the family and fans and give them the fortitude to bear the loss.”
– Chief Udo Udeogaranya, President, Ndigbo Cultural Society of Nigeria (NCSN)
-SHADE WESLEY-METIBOGUN
