The
Oyo family has announced the death of Dame Felicia Oluwaremilekun Oyo, in
London. In a statement, issued on Thursday, her husband, Mr. Vincent Oyo, said
she died peacefully on Wednesday, in London, where she was recuperating after
receiving treatment from an ailment. Born on October 12, 1952, Oyo, a seasoned
journalist, served as senior special assistant to former President Olusegun
Obasanjo from 2003 to 2007.
President
Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, joined other eminent Nigerians in paying tribute
to former Managing Director of News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Mrs Remi Oyo who
died on Wednesday in London, few days to her 62nd birthday anniversary.
A
statement by Special Adviser to President Jonathan on Media and Publicity,
Reuben Abati said “on behalf of his family and the Federal Government,
President Jonathan extends sincere condolences to her husband, Vincent, her
children, Otome and Okiemuote, her surviving siblings and other relatives.
Information
Minister Mr. Labaran Maku said he received the news of the demise of the
erstwhile Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria with shock and
sadness. Mr. Maku described her death as a huge loss to her family, the media
industry in Nigeria, the womenfolk and the nation in general, adding that the
late Mrs. Remi Oyo died at a time when the nation and the media industry in
Nigeria needed her wise counsel and vast experience.
May
her soul rest in peace!!!!
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