Renowned NTA newscaster Joy Osiagwu dies at 50

Joy Osiagwu, former Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) newscaster, is dead.

She died at the age of 50 on Friday at Arewa Hospital, Jabi, Abuja after a brief illness.

For over two decades, the late Canada-based newscaster and media consultant was in full time practice in broadcast in Nigeria and North America.

She worked at the NTA for 23 years. Joy retired voluntarily in September 2019.

While active in service, the late broadcaster covered activities of the Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa Canada and Nigeria Mission to the United Nations in New York for a decade, including the United Nations rotational presidency of the Security Council that was during the tenure of the former permanent representative of Nigeria to the UN Mission, Professor Joy Ogwu.

Meanwhile, the Director General of The Nigerian Television Authority, Mr Salihu Abduhamid Dembos has condoled with the families, friends and colleagues of late Joy Osiagwu.

Salihu said the entire NTA family was deeply saddened at the news of her death.

This was disclosed in a condolence message signed by the DG NTA where he described the late Joy as a cherished former colleague, respected reporter, and accomplished newscaster.

He noted that Osiagwu demonstrated the spirit of journalism with her unwavering dedication, integrity, and passion for the profession.

In extolling her virtues, the NTA Director General noted that late Joy brought to her role not only an exceptional talent for storytelling but also a deep sense of responsibility to the truth.

The statement noted that throughout Joy’s career her sense of professionalism and commitment set a high standard, inspiring both her colleagues and viewers across the nation as her voice was a trusted source of news.

While extending heartfelt condolences to the family, friends on behalf of the entire NTA, the DG said Joy was part of the fabric of the organisation, and that her contributions remain etched in the foundation of NTA’s mission.

However, while praying for Joy’s soul to rest in peace, the DG equally enjoined the family to take solace in the impacts she made in the field of journalism and on the countless lives in and outside Nigeria while alive.

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