Bashiru Jimoh who retired from the service of the Kwara State Civil Service in January, 2024, died on Saturday’s night at the age of 60. He is survived by an aged mother, wife, Mrs Aderonke Khadijat Jimoh, children and grand children.
Speaking with journalists at the Janaza of Bashiru Jimoh held at his residence, ifedapo community, ita-elepa, Ilorin, a former General Manager of Radio Kwara, Dr Mahmud AbdulRaheem, who said he was shocked when he heard about his death, described the deceased as a friendly, jovial, hardworking and committed staff of Radio Kwara.
Another former General Manager of the station, Alh Adebowale Adedeji, said the death of Bashir Jimoh was devastating and saddening, describing him as a lovely, lively and joyful person who contributed immensely to journalistic profession.
The General Manager of Radio Kwara, Alh Kayode Aremu in a terse statement dropped on the official WhatsApp of the station, said “ it is a sad day for all staff of Radio kwara. We’ve lost one of us. A very good friend and peace maker. He died at a time the station is preparing for his send-forth. May Almighty Allah forgive him and grant him Aljanat firdaus”.
Similarly, the Kwara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed shock on the passing of one of its esteemed leaders, Alhaji Bashir Ademola Jimoh.
In a statement issued by its chairman, Ahmed Lanre Abdullateef, and secretary, Tayo Ayanda, the council said “ His passing comes as a huge loss to the Kwara NUJ community and journalism fraternity. Bashir Ademola Jimoh’s absence will be keenly felt, as his contributions to the media industry were invaluable.
“ The news of his passing has sent shockwaves through the journalism community in Kwara State and beyond. Colleagues and friends alike are mourning the loss of a beloved figure whose passion for the craft was matched only by his kindness and generosity.
“ Bashir Ademola Jimoh, a veteran journalist, mentor, and retired staff of Radio Kwara, embodied the essence of journalistic integrity and professionalism throughout his illustrious career. His unwavering commitment to truth and dedication to storytelling left an indelible mark on the field of journalism.
“ Throughout his career, he served as a mentor to countless aspiring journalists, sharing his wisdom and guiding them along their professional journey. His legacy as a mentor will endure. It is our conviction that those he mentored would continue to carry forward his teachings and uphold the standards he championed.
“ In this time of grief, the Kwara NUJ extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Bashir Ademola Ademola Jimoh. May they find strength and solace in the cherished memories they hold dear and in the enduring legacy he leaves behind.
“ As we mourn the loss of a true journalistic luminary, we also celebrate the life and legacy of Bashir Ademola Jimoh”, the statement read.
Also, the National League of Veteran Journalists (NALVEJ) in Kwara State, mourned the demise of a former editorial staff of Kwara State Broadcasting Corporation( Radio Kwara), Alh Bashiru Ademola Jimoh.
The chairman of the league, Alh Mohammed Tunde Akanbi, in a statement signed by the publicity secretary, Alh Abdullahi Olesin, described Jimoh’s death as shocking.
Akanbi recalled that Jimoh was a part of a delegation that visited Radio Kwara on Friday on a peace and reconciliation mission.
Describing the deceased as a humble and peace loving person during his lifetime, the NALVEJ chairman said journalists in the state will sorely miss Jimoh.
He commisserated with the Jimoh’s family, management and staff of Radio Kwara and the state council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Jimoh’s death.
He prayed Allah to forgive and grant the deceased Aljanat Firdaus as his final abode.
In another condolence message issued to journalists, the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Radio Kwara Chapel, described the death of its immediate chairman, Bashiru Jimoh as a rude shock to the media industry in the state.
This is enshrined in a condolence message, endorsed by NUJ Chairman, Radio Kwara Chapel, Mallam Abdul-Hameed Funsho Alaiye and Secretary Saheed Abdullahi, in Ilorin
The statement said late Bashir Ademola Jimoh was a veteran journalist with impeccable character, soften-spoken, kind-hearted, humorous and prolific News Writer whose fingerprint would be rigorous to erase
It commiserated with entire members Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Kwara State Council, Radio Kwara Chapel in particular, family and friends over the demise of the consummate media personality
NUJ Radio Kwara Chapel identified Bashir Ademola Jimoh as a devout Muslim who lived a life worthy of emulation, prayed Allah to accept his return by granting him Aljanah fridous and bestow the family the strength to bear the colossal loss.
