By KATO P. LADAN, Kaduna
The Nigeria Union of Journalists , (NUJ) ,Kaduna State Council has declared a 3-day mourning in honour of Late Usman Ibn Lapai of the Blueprint Newspapers.
This was contained in a statement signed by its Secretary, Comrade John Femi AdiHe died early morning of Saturday 9th ,2019 at Barau Dikko hospital after a brief illness . NUJ received the sad news with rude shock .
Until his death , ‘Baba Lapai’ as he was popular called , was a vibrant and determined individual , who believed that age was never a limiting factor with journalism profession ,hence he was readily on ground and available for daily assignments.
The Niger State born journalist, was 70 -years-old before he answered the call of God .He was survived by a wife and seven children .
He was buried at Bachama Cemetery ,Tudun-Wada, Kaduna South,Kaduna State
“We pray that God grant the members of the family he left behind the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
“May his soul rest in peace, amen.”