The President commiserated with the Usigbe family, his colleagues at The Tribune, and members of the State House Press Corps, whom he described as “a close-knit community that has lost one of its finest.”
By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hhas expressed deep sorrow over the death of Dr. Leon Usigbe, a long-serving State House correspondent with The Tribune Newspapers, describing his death as a profound loss to Nigerian journalism and the nation at large.
In a statement issued on Saturday, July 25, 2025, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President recalled his steadfast commitment to ethical journalism, balance in reporting, and professionalism throughout his career.
“Dr. Leon Usigbe was more than just a reporter; he was a conscience in the press gallery,” the President said. “His work helped shape public understanding of the presidency and governance, with clarity, depth, and respect for facts. His calm demeanour and integrity made him a pillar of the State House Press Corps.”
A respected figure among his peers, Usigbe had for years been a familiar face at the Presidential Villa, known not only for his incisive reporting but also for his humility and unwavering dedication to public enlightenment. He consistently brought critical issues at the heart of Nigeria’s executive leadership to light through responsible and balanced reporting.
The President commiserated with the Usigbe family, his colleagues at The Tribune, and members of the State House Press Corps, whom he described as “a close-knit community that has lost one of its finest.”
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues at The Tribune, and the entire State House Press Corps,” Tinubu said. “May Almighty God grant his soul eternal rest and comfort all who mourn this great loss.”
Usigbe died on Friday in Abuja.