The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, on Friday commiserated with the senator representing Oyo Central senatorial district in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Teslim Folarin, over the death of his wife, Angela Nwaka.
In a statement signed by the Secretary of the Council, Comrade Sola Oladapo, he quoted the Oyo NUJ Chairman, Demola Babalola, as expressing sadness over the death of Angela.
The statement added, “The Chairman, Babalola had since called Senator Folarin, who was on his way to catch flight around 4pm, minutes after the unfortunate news of his wife’s death was broken.
“Babalola in the brief chat on phone with Senator Folarin said Angela’s death was shocking and one death too many to bear.
“Distinguished senator, this is sad and devastating. May Allah comfort you; the children and all the family members of the deceased.”
