Tunde Lemo mourns Hakeem Akintunde’s demise
The former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and frontline member of Penpushing platform Dr Tunde Lemo has mourned the death of Alhaji Hakeem Akintunde, a veteran sports journalist and Director of programmes at Ogun State Television (OGTV).
Penpushing reports that Lemo, a key player in Ogun State politics, said on his authorised Facebook page that the deceased professionalism, dedication and passion for the media and sports defined a remarkable era in Ogun state journalism
“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”, Lemo wrote.
Penpushing further reports that the astute Banker, emphasized that the late Akintunde’s commitment to the broadcasting craft, his insightful commentary and his mentorship to generations of broadcasters, made him a beacon in media community”.
The Egba born Lemo said the burial of Akintunde at Sunnat Muslim Maqbara, Abeokuta marked the end of a life committed to excellence in broadcast journalism, affirming that his legacy would continue to inspire many.
Penpushing also reports condoling with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun State Television (OGTV) management, colleagues, friends and especially the bereaved family, Lemo said that he shared in their griefs.
The former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) prayed that Almighty Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus and comfort all who mourn the profound loss of the renowned broadcast journalist
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