It was a solemn moment as family, Friends colleagues and associates paid glowing tributes to the late Grace Ityosaa, a journalist with Radio Benue and executive member of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists as her remains were laid to rest today.
At her funeral at Saint James Church, Shaapera, the Director-General, Radio Benue, Dr Terseer Mdzuulga, represented by the Director News and Current Affairs, David Vihi, described the deceased as hardworking and dedicated, saying her death had left a void that would be difficult to fill.
The Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Benue State Council, Comrade Bemdoo Ugber, extolled her work ethic and consoled her colleagues, noting that her absence would be deeply felt, while the Chairperson Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Comrade Elizabeth Achagh, described the late Grace Ityosaa as a dedicated professional whose life of service and kindness had left a lasting impact on those who knew her.
Commissioner for Information, Solomon Iorpev, and the Head of Operations of the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up Project in Benue State where she worked until her death, Dorcas Daniel, described Grace as courageous and committed to duty, noting that she remained steadfast despite her ill health.
Mr Iorpev urged those she left behind to draw inspiration from her courage, dedication and determination.
In his homily, Reverend Father Julius Akosu urged Christians to strive daily to live according to God’s will, reminding mourners not to grieve as people without hope.
Weekeenders Magazine sympathizes with the Leadership of NAWOJ Benue in this trying Moment. May the soul of the departed RIP.