...to be Buried September 2nd in Njaba
For instance, in a statement signed by the Chief Press
Secretary to the governor of Lagos State, Gboyega Akoseli, and made available
to the association in Lagos recently, Akoseli said; "I received with shock
the news of the unexpected and painful demise of Princewill Ekwujuru, Chairman
Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN), a thorough bred professional,
veteran brand reporter, personal friend and colleague."
According to him, "I was actually devastated by the
news of his death despite efforts by BJAN and the Marketing Industry to save
his life."
"My heartfelt condolences to his wife and children as I
extend prayer of comfort and relief to them at this trying moment." He
added.
He also disclosed that, "may the good Lord ease the
pain and Grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss."
"To the Executive and entire members of BJAN, I pray
that the association is strengthened at this moment of grief." He said.
Also, the management and staff of the Chinist United said
that, they received with shock the painful exit of Princewill Ekwujuru,
Chairman Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN), a senior Brands and
Marketing correspondent with Vanguard Newspapers and a friend of the Chenist
family.
In a statement signed by Adebayo Sowemimo, Executive
Director, Media Communications, Chenist United, and made available to BJAN,
Sowemimo disclosed that, "we carefully monitored the events in the past
two weeks when the unfortunate accident happened hoping that he will survive
it. Therefore, we are saddened that, despite all the efforts put together to
help him stay alive he could not make it."
According to him, "our heart goes out to the Exco and
the entire members of the association, and it's our prayer that God will grant
the association the furtitude to bear this irreparable loss."
"In the same vain, we convey our condolences to his
wife and children and also pray that God strengthened them at this trying
times." He said.
In addition, the Advertising Practitioners Council of
Nigeria (APCON) expressed shock over the unexpected death of Princewill
Ekwujuru.
In a condolence card, the advertising regulatory body pray
that God should comfort members of BJAN, wife, children and friends of late
Princewill Ekwujuru.
On their part, the Executive Council and members of ADVAN
sent their sincere condolences to members of BJAN, family and friends of late
Princewill Ekwujuru, noting that God grant them the fortitude to bear the
irreparable loss.
Also, the British America Tobacco (BAT) sent in their
condolences praying God to grant members of BJAN and the Ekwujurus the
fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
In addition to condolences letter, the Executive Officer of
FoodCo, Nigeria Lmited, Ade Sun-Bashorun said, "on behalf of the board and
entire staff of FoodCo Nigeria Limited, I write to commiserate with the the
Brand Journalists Association of Nigeria (BJAN) on the death
of your Chairman, Mr. Princewill Ekwujuru."
According to, "we will always remember Mr. Ekwujuru as
a remarkable journalist who exemplified the virtues of professionalism and
integrity and whose robust reportage helped elevate the discourse in Nigeria’s consumer
goods and retail space."
"He was also the rallying point of our engagement with
BJAN, an Association he was clearly passionate about. Through his efforts, FoodCo
was able to forge a strong symbiotic relation-ship with the body." He
added.
Meanwhile, late Princewill Ekwujuru's body will be interned in his home town,
Njaba, Imo State on the 2nd of September, 2021.
Speaking on this development in a statement made available
to newsmen recently in Lagos, the chairman of the burial committee, Chief
Goddie Ofose said; "Mr. Princewill Ekwujuru, chairman, Brand Journalists
Association of Nigeria, will be committed to mother earth on September 2nd,
2021 in his native home, Njaba, Imo State."
According to him, "his family needs all your support, noting
that, details of funeral rites will be made available in subsequent days."
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