Comrade Fahad Madori, the former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jigawa State Council, has died.
TheNewsGuru reports that the current NUJ State Council Chairman, Comrade Samaila Ibrahim Dutse, confirmed the development in a statement on Monday, July 7th, revealed that Madori, passed on in the late hours of Sunday, June 6, 2025, at his residence in Malam Madori town, Jigawa State.
Until his death, Madori, 55, was a seasoned journalist and a respected voice in Jigawa State’s media landscape, who also served as a staff member of the Jigawa State Ministry of Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, where he worked as an Information Officer overseeing Birniwa and Kirikasamma Local Government Areas.
In accordance with Islamic burial rites, Madori has since been laid to rest in his hometown of Malam Madori. The NUJ Zone A expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing Madori’s death as a major blow to the journalism community.
In a condolence message signed by the Secretary of NUJ Zone A, Abdulrazak Bello Kaura, the union extended sympathies to the NUJ National President, Alhassan Usman, the National Secretariat, the Jigawa State Government, the bereaved family, and the entire NUJ fraternity.
“The death of Comrade Fahad is a monumental loss to the NUJ family. He was a dedicated journalist, a fearless advocate for press freedom, and a unifying force in our profession. We pray that Almighty Allah grants his soul eternal rest in Jannatul Firdausi,” the condolence message read.
In a separate statement, the Jigawa State NUJ Council hailed the deceased as more than a journalist, describing him as a committed unionist who championed the cause of truth, professionalism, and media solidarity.
According to the council’s secretary, Comrade Aisha Ahmed, Madori’s leadership as NUJ Chairman was marked by “integrity, selflessness, and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of journalists.”
“His tenure will be remembered for elevating the standard of journalism practice in Jigawa and fostering unity within the media community. His legacy remains indelible,” the statement added.