Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has come out to mourn the death of ARISE Television News Anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who lost her life during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja, on Monday. He recently described the late Sommie as a fast-rising star in broadcast journalism.
Speaking via a press statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu revealed that Somtochukwu discharged her duties diligently and passionately while on air.
Commiserating with the deceased’s family, friends, colleagues, and the management and staff of ARISE News, the governor shared that the broadcaster’s demise was shocking given the circumstances.
Consoling Arise TV founder, Nduka Obaigbena, over the tragic loss, he declared that Sommie would be remembered for positively impacting the Nigerian media industry.
“On behalf of the government and people of Lagos State, we commiserate with ARISE News over the death of one of its anchors, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. She was a diligent and thorough professional.
Her death was a big shock considering the circumstances, but we take solace in the Almighty God that she lived a fulfilled life and made positive impacts in the media industry,” it read.
Sanwo-Olu further prayed for God to console her loved ones as they deal with the reality that Sommie is no more.
He concluded by begging God to grant Somtochukwu Maduagwu eternal rest in the great beyond.
“She will be greatly missed by her family, friends, associates, colleagues, and the entire ARISE News team. I pray that God will comfort everyone who was close to her and grant her eternal rest.
My thoughts are with her immediate family and the Chairman of ARISE TV, Mr Nduka Obaigbena. May God grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,” it added.
