The de@th of Mr Alphonsus Nweze on Tuesday night had thrown the media community in shock, leaving journalists in the state perplexed about his exit.
Mr. Alphonsus Nweze, until his death was a journalist with Apex News who reported from Anambra.
Nweze was said to have boarded a vehicle from Head Bridge, Onitsha, going to Asaba in Delta State where he resides, after the close of work on Tuesday, when the breaks of the vehicle conveying him failed.
Journalists were shocked especially as he had attended a function with some of them the same day.
In a condolence message by the governor, which was signed on his behalf by his Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime, he described the loss of the journalist as tragic and untimely.
He said: “On behalf of the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, I deeply express profound grief and condolences to the Anambra State Correspondents’ Chapel on the tragic and untimely demise of their member, Mr. Alphonsus Nweze, a dedicated journalist with Apex News, an online publication.
“Mr. Nweze, was a committed member of the Correspondents’ Chapel, who lost his life in such a painful fatal road accident on Tuesday afternoon along the Onitsha-Asaba Express Road, leaving behind not only his dear family, friends and colleagues but also memories of his passion for truth, integrity, and public service through journalism is tragically painful.
“We will continue to remember him as a diligent and courageous reporter whose work contributed meaningfully to the information landscape of Anambra State.
“Alphonsus Nweze was more than a journalist; he was a voice for the truth and an advocate of responsible reporting. His untimely de@th is not only a loss to his family and colleagues but to our entire state. We will miss him,” the Press Secretary said.
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