Dutse, July 6, 2025
Jigawa state Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has announced the demise of its past Chairman, Comrade Fahad Mallam-Madori, who died Sunday night in his hometown Mallam-Madori.
The Chairman of the Council, Comrade Isma’il Ibrahim gave the announcement in a statement, saying that the deceased would be buried at 9am on Monday at Ramin Buzuwa, his residence in Mallam-Madori local government area of Jigawa state.
Until his death, Comrade Mallam-Madori served diligently as the Information Officer of Kaugama and Birniwa Local Government Areas, under the Jigawa State Ministry of Information, Youth, Sport and Culture.
Comrade Ibrahim said that his commitment to the development of journalism and his exemplary service to the state will remain indelible in the hearts of his colleagues.
“Comrade was not just a journalist but a passionate unionist, who stood firm for the values of truth, professionalism and unity among media practitioners in Jigawa state over the years.
“His tenure as Chairman of the NUJ Jigawa State Council, was marked by integrity, selflessness, and dedication to the welfare of journalists,” the statement said.
The NUJ Jigawa State Council however, extended its heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and the entire media fraternity in Jigawa State.
“We share in this great loss and pray that Almighty in His infinite mercy, grants him eternal rest and forgives his shortcomings,” the statement said.
It was gathered that Mallam-Madori died at the age of 53, leaving behind a wife and four children.
Aisha Ahmed ✍ from Dutse
