The Kwara chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has mourned the exit of one of its former executive members, Alhaji Ibrahim Salami, popularly known as “Tallest”.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ibrahim died in the early hours of Saturday in Ilorin.
SWAN in a statement on Sunday by its Secretary, Mr Olayinka Owolewa, described the deceased as a committed member, who contributed immensely to the upliftment of the association in the state.
According to the statement, Salami died at the age of 75 during a brief illness at his residence.
The association commiserated with his family and associates of the highly experienced photojournalist, who SWAN recalled covered many state and national sporting events during his days with National Pilot Newspaper.
SWAN urged the family and associates to gather the strength to recover from the irreparable loss of Salami.
“Despite the fact that we know death is inevitable, we are saddened by the demise of Tallest, as he’s fondly called.
“He was a gentle and easy going journalist during his active years and a man of peace, who promoted peaceful coexistence among members in Kwara.
“We will surely miss Tallest and we pray Allah to grant him Aljannatul Firdaus,” the statement said.
It also quoted the Kwara SWAN Chairman, Malam Jimoh Bashir, describing Salami as a very nice and fine journalist, who always do his job with finesse.
Bashir said Salami’s death is a huge loss to the sports writing family in Kwara, adding that he will be remembered for always promoting peace among members.
NAN
