President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Dr. Leon Usigbe, a respected journalist with The Tribune Newspapers and a long-serving member of the State House Press Corps.

In a heartfelt tribute, President Tinubu described Dr. Usigbe as a seasoned and principled journalist whose commitment to truth, balance, and ethical reporting earned him wide respect among colleagues, public officials, and readers across the country.

The President noted that Dr. Usigbe’s insightful journalism and composed nature played a vital role in deepening democratic governance and ensuring the Nigerian public remained well-informed about the presidency and the operations of government.

“I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues at The Tribune, and the entire State House Press Corps,” President Tinubu stated. “May Almighty God grant his soul eternal rest and comfort all who mourn this great loss.”