Mr Ibiyemi, 56, died on Tuesday at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan, Ogun State, where he was undergoing treatment.
says it is deeply saddened and shocked by the passing of one of its committed members and Publisher of NewsDirect Newspapers Group, Samuel Ibiyemi, on Tuesday.
In a statement on Wednesday by the NGE President, Eze Anaba and its General Secretary, Iyobosa Uwugiaren, the professional body of all the editors in Nigeria described the late publisher as a committed member of the Guild, who made his mark in the journalism profession – as a reporter, business editor, editor and publisher.
‘’We were regularly in touch with him and his family; he assured us of his determination to survive; we were looking forward to him coming out of the Babcock University Teaching Hospital in Ilisan, where he was undergoing treatment. The NGE added, ‘’Dr Ibiyemi’s memory will live on through his impact on the world. He is now in a better place and watching over us. We are praying for his loved ones and family during this difficult time.
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