Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the loss of life of Olaseinde Obe, a former Guardian Cartoonist fondly identified by his signature ‘Obe Ess’, as an ideal loss to the media trade.
Obe Ess, 68, was a legendary determine in Nigerian journalism. His brother Taiwo Obe, founding father of the Journalism Clinic, introduced his demise on Tuesday on X.
He spent a few years at The Guardian newspaper, the place his cartoons grew to become highly effective instruments famend for his sharp wit and distinctive fashion.
Sanwo-Olu, in a condolence message issued by his Particular Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday, stated the famend cartoonist’s exit was heartbreaking, given his contribution to journalism.
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“The loss of life of Olaseinde Obe is a good loss to the media trade, and he shall be tremendously missed. He made plenty of optimistic impacts throughout his lifetime, contributing meaningfully to the expansion and growth of journalism in Nigeria.
“Particularly utilizing cartoons as illustrations and medium of expression. His landmark achievements within the media trade are unprecedented. I sympathise with the deceased household, buddies, associates, the Guardian media group and whole media practitioners in Nigeria. I pray that God will grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable lack of Obe Ess,” he stated.
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