The former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and a key player in Ogun State politics, Dr. ‘Tunde Lemo, OFR has mourned the death of Alhaji Hakeem Akintunde, a veteran sports journalist and director of programmes at Ogun State Television (OGTV).

Dr. Lemo said on his authorised Facebook page that “It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I mourn the passing of Alhaji Hakeem Akintunde, a veteran sports journalist whose professionalism, dedication and passion for the media and sports defined a remarkable era in Ogun journalism”.

According to the astute Banker, “the late Akintunde’s commitment to the broadcasting craft, his insightful commentary and his mentorship to generations of broadcasters, made him a beacon in our media community”.

Lemo said the burial of Alhaji Akintunde at Sunnat Muslim Maqbara, Abeokuta yesterday marked the end of a life committed to excellence in broadcast journalism, affirming that his legacy would continue to inspire many.

Condoling with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun State Television (OGTV) management, colleagues, friends and especially the bereaved family, Lemo said that he shared in thier griefs.

“May Almighty Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus and comfort all who mourn this profound loss”, he prayed.

TL Communication Team