Media Expert Nkemjika Attoh
The West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy (WABMA) expressed its sorrow over the loss of its executive director and esteemed broadcaster, Nkemjika Attoh, who passed away on Wednesday, October 25th, at a hospital in Enugu, the capital of Enugu State.
In a statement endorsed by the Registrar of WABMA, Joseph Obari, the demise of Attoh was characterized as a significant loss.
The statement included remarks from the academy’s Chairman, Kevin Ejiofor, who stated, “This is a huge loss to us at WABMA where Jika spent the last years of his life deepening media professionalism.
“It is a loss we share with the entire media landscape in Nigeria where this news has sent shockwaves. Our prayers accompany our dear friend and colleague as he journeys on to the great beyond.”
It added: “Attoh’s failing health in the past one year did not deter him from pursuing his passion of enhancing development journalism in Nigeria until the very last weeks of his life.
“He was the firebrand professional anchor of Africa Independent Television’s flagship breakfast, KAAKAKI and news anchor at Channels Television, Lagos.
“Attoh later became a journalism trainer for the BBC World Service Trust (BBC Media Action) and a consultant media trainer for Enable in Nigeria.
“His media leadership included his roles as the managing director of Enugu State Broadcasting Service, ESBS; broadcast manager and trainer at Lagoni Media, member of board of directors of West Africa Democracy Radio, Dakar, Senegal and the genius behind the establishment of BLAZE FM, Awka and COSMOS FM, Enugu”.
Friends, associates, and admirers have turned to various platforms to express their grief over his passing.
