Akeem Akintunde, former Director of Programmes at Ogun State Television (OGTV) and ex-Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun State chapter, is dead.
The veteran broadcaster and sports journalist passed away on Wednesday night following a protracted illness, the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, has confirmed.
A statement released by the Council’s Secretary, Bunmi Adigun, described his death as the end of an era in Ogun State journalism.
“His passage tonight after a protracted illness marks the end of a remarkable career defined by dedication, excellence, and an unwavering passion for journalism and sports,” the statement read.
Until his death, Akintunde was widely regarded as a repository of broadcasting and sports knowledge. Colleagues recall a man who “lived and breathed journalism and sports until his last moments.”
His tenure as Director of Programmes at OGTV remains one of the most impactful in the station’s history, earning him admiration across generations of broadcasters.
Burial arrangements will be announced by the family.
The NUJ has called on colleagues and associates to uphold the family in prayers as they mourn what it termed an “irreparable loss.”
