- Sanwo-Olu Commiserates with The Nation Over Death of Evelyn Osagie
- Evelyn Osagie was an Associate Editor, poet, and cultural advocate
- In 2015, Osagie won the Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA) Beatrice Bassey Prize for Female Reporter
The Lagos State Government has commiserated with the management and staff of Vintage Press Limited, publishers of The Nation newspaper, following the death of one of its senior staff members, Evelyn Osagie.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Osagie, an Associate Editor, poet, and cultural advocate, passed away in Lagos on Sunday after a brief illness.
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Born in Lagos, Osagie combined journalism with a passion for poetry and culture, gaining recognition from Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, for her creative pursuits. She was also known as a strong advocate for women and children’s rights, civil rights, and mental health awareness.
One of her most celebrated works was the story of Indian Ayuba, a 13-year-old girl who refused to abandon her mentally challenged mother.
Osagie’s reportage, marked by empathy and consistency, earned widespread acclaim and spotlighted her as a journalist of depth and compassion.
In 2015, she won the Nigeria Media Merit Award (NMMA) Beatrice Bassey Prize for Female Reporter and went on to receive multiple recognitions for her contributions to journalism and poetry. Colleagues and associates described her as warm, friendly, and deeply passionate about her craft.
On behalf of the government and people of Lagos, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu expressed condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues, praying for the repose of her soul and for strength to those she left behind.
The condolence message was issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso.
