The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Ikeoye Oyetoro, an Information Officer with Ibadan North-East Local Government, Iwo Road.
Oyetoro’s death was announced in the early hours of Friday, October 2, 2026.
In a condolence statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Mr Akeem Abas, and the Secretary, Temidayo Adu, the union described her death as a painful loss to her immediate family, colleagues, friends and the journalism profession.
According to the council, Oyetoro was a professional journalist and competent information officer who demonstrated a deep understanding of the journalism and public information profession throughout her career.
The union also noted her active role as a stakeholder in the Association of Local Government Information Officers (ALGIO), which has recently transitioned into the Conference of Local Government Information Officers (COLGIO), Oyo State Chapter.
According to the council, her contributions to the professional community would be remembered by members of COLGIO and the NUJ.
The Oyo NUJ described her demise as a significant loss to the local government information management community, the journalism family and the wider society.
The statement further commiserated with the Oyetoro family, colleagues, and associates, urging them to find strength in the memories of her life and contributions to the profession.
The union said her passing had left an irreplaceable void among those who worked with and knew her, particularly within the local government information management community.
The council prayed to Almighty God to grant Ikeoye Oyetoro eternal rest and give her family, colleagues, and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.
The NUJ leadership also extended its condolences to the management and staff of Ibadan North-East Local Government as well as members of COLGIO, Oyo State Chapter, over the death of the information officer.
