Dr.Ngozi Anyaegbunam, President of Media World and the first female editor at Champion Newspaper, has passed away at the age of 67 following a brief illness in Abuja.
Her son, Rocky C Agbese, shared the news in a press release on Sunday, November 3, stating, “With gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the untimely death of Dr. Ngozi Fidelia Anyaegbunam.”
Anyaegbunam was a pioneering journalist, known for her editorial roles at Champion Newspaper and The Daily Times, where she authored the book Waziri Ibrahim: Politics Without Bitterness.
Born in October 1957 in Damaturu, Yobe State, she was the daughter of late George and Victoria Anyaegbunam.
In addition to her journalism career, she served as a media management consultant for numerous prominent companies.
Anyaegbunam notably interviewed two Nigerian presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Muhammadu Buhari.
She is remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, leaving a profound impact on all who knew her.
Agbese said “Rest in Peace till we meet to part no more,”, adding that details funeral arrangements to be announced by the family.
Source:Realnews.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
