JUST IN: Veteran broadcaster, Fagge confirmed dead [PHOTO]

Veteran broadcaster, Kabiru Usman Fagge, has been confirmed dead.

The news of Fagge’s passing was contained in a condolence message by President Bola Tinubu to the family on Saturday, December 16.

President Tinubu expressed grief over the passing of the veteran broadcaster who died on Friday in the United States of America.

“Fagge, aged 77, was an enduring name across the Hausa-speaking world for his long career with the Hausa service of the Voice of America, spanning 25 years”, the statement signed by presidential media aide, Ajuri Ngelale said.

President Tinubu extolled the contributions of the deceased to nation-building, particularly his sensitisation on and advocacy for education through the well-known weekly education programme he anchored.

“His desire to serve humanity through journalism started quite early from his days as a freelancer while teaching. We are grateful for his services through his chosen career and for being a good ambassador of Nigeria on such a global platform.”

The President further condoled with the family of the deceased, the government, and the people of Kano State, as well as the Nigerian journalism community over the loss.