Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Correspondent of The Nation’s newspaper in Rivers, Precious Dikewoha, describing him as a dedicated staff and well bred reporter.
Wike’s Media Aide, Simeon Nwakaudu who paid the visit on behalf of his principal on Tuesday, September 26 described the late Rivers State Correspondent of The Nation Newspapers, also described Dikewoha as a thoroughbred professional, who promoted balanced reportage of events.
Nwakaudu said that the late Dikewoha stood for truth and developmental journalism, despite political interference in his operational environment.
He said that Governor Wike received the news of the death of Dikewoha with shock and sadness, in view of the fact that he saw him a few days before his death during the meeting of the South-South and South-East Governors at the Government House Port Harcourt.
He said: “Precious Dikewoha was a very dedicated reporter who promoted objective reportage in an environment of biased reporting.
“He was a reporter who stood for the truth and ensured that all his reports were always balanced. Precious Dikewoha proved that in the midst of anti-people reporting, a journalist can still use his pen to promote development, stability and peace.”
Simeon Nwakaudu added: “He died young, but left in the sands of time a record of fairness, decency and objective reportage of issues as they concern Rivers State. His death is a loss to Rivers State, Nigeria and the journalism profession. As a media relations professional, I will personally miss Precious Dikewoha.
“Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike received the news of his death with shock and disbelief. He sends his heartfelt condolences to the family , friends and professional colleagues of Precious Dikewoha.”
Nwakaudu prayed God to protect the young family and grant them the strength to bear the irreparable loss.
Dikewoha hailed from Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ayor Precious, a daughter, relatives.
Wike Commiserates With Family of The Nation’s Late Rivers State Correspondent
