The Nigerian Union of Journalists on Wednesday lost a gem, a broadcaster and father of three, Mr. Jika Attoh.
Attoh, the former news anchor at Channels television, Lagos and Kaakaki an award winning television interview programme died in POSH Hospital Enugu.
Jika Attoh specializes in Broadcast training and management; journalism trainer for the BBC World Service Trust (BBC MediaAction) and is a Consultant Media Trainer for ENABLE in Nigeria.
His footprints in several electronic media especially Cosmo FM Enugu, remain indelible; Cosmo FM 105.5 radio Station was established by a former Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani.
@ThisiSpaceman, once under the tutelage of Attoh, in his social media handle commends Attoh’s undaunted spirit in giving the youth a chance in the media space;
“The esteemed Jika Attoh, a veteran here, brought together the talents that graced Cosmo FM.”
“He was one of the finest collectors and mentors of television and radio voices. Glad to have been given a chance by him and thankful for the knowledge.”
“Back then it was almost impossible for stations to hire young OAPs but he (Jika Attoh) set up a team of young & vibrant voices for a new radio (Cosmo FM) all from out of town. Goddammit he took a risk.”
Until his death, confirmed by the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Enugu Chapter, Jika Attoh was a tutor at West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy (WABMA).
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