Governor Adeleke, Osun Monarch Mourn SOJ Worldwide Publisher, Adesoji Omosebi

…Mulls Health Insurance Programme for Journalists

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed sadness over the death of Adesoji Omosebi, Publisher of SOJ Worldwide Online News, a member of the Osun Online Publishers Association.

The Governor described his demise as a great loss to the media industry in Osun state adding that his contributions to the growth and development of the online media industry in Osun state cannot be over emphasized.

In a statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor noted that the contributions of the late Publisher to the development of Osun State as a player in the fourth estate of the realm will never be forgotten.

“Today, we mourn the demise of Adesoji Omosebi, the Publisher of SOJ Worldwide Online News and a member of the Osun Online Publishers Association.

“His demise is a huge loss to the media industry in Osun state. His contributions to the growth and development of the online media sector as pioneer Chairman of OOPA will never be forgotten.

“His contributions to the development of Osun as a major player in the fourth estate of the realm will never be forgotten.

The governor further directed the State Health Insurance agency to study the possibility of enrolling journalists in the health Insurance scheme, describing them as important stakeholders in the society.

“May God Almighty comfort his family and grant them the fortitude to bear this great loss. SOJ will be missed greatly”, the Governor noted in a condolence message.

Meanwhile, the Patron of the Osun Online Publishers Association, the Royal Palace of Owu-Kuta and His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Adekunle Oyelude Makama (CON), Olowu of Owu-Kuta have condoled the Osun Online Publishers Association (OOPA) over the sudden passing of one of its members and former Chairman, Adesoji Omosebi purpulaly known as SOJ.

In a condolence message on Sunday, Olowu-Kuta described the news of SOJ’s death as sudden, rude shock and disbelief.

“SOJ, I received the news of your sudden passage with rude shock and disbelief, I can remember our last meeting sometimes in November this year.
May God grant you eternal rest 🙏 May God forgive your trespass.”

“Rest well, SOJ. May your ancestors be pleased with you, “Kabiesi said.