An ace broadcast journalist working at Ogun State Television, OGTV, in Abeokuta, Mrs Bukola Agbakaizu, on Monday, slumped and died while preparing for afternoon shift duty at the state-owned television station.

According to reports, she was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, where she was later pronounced dead.

Agbakaizu’s death was confirmed by the Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Council, Mr Bunmi Adigun.

The statement read: “Agbakaizu, a dedicated staff member of Ogun State Television, tragically collapsed while preparing for afternoon shift, and despite efforts to revive her, she was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Federal Medical Centre.

“A versatile journalist and a passionate comrade, Bukola served as a former Vice Chairman of OGTV Chapel and was an invaluable member of the Wale Olanrewaju-led Executive.

“Her vibrant spirit and commitment to journalism will be sorely missed, leaving an irreplaceable void in our community.

“She is survived by her two children, her aged mother, and countless colleagues and friends who mourn her loss.”