Former Commissioner for Information under Governor Babangida Aliyu’s administration in Niger State, Danladi Ndayebo has lost his life in a motor accident.
Ndeyebo was the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Aliyu before he was appointed as a Commissioner.
The former commissioner alongside his friend Mohammed Isa were involved in the car crash.
Information had it that the duo were on the trip to Minna to see their friend Justice Aminu Garba whose son is missing.
Ideemlawful learnt that Ndeyebo died as a result of injuries sustained in the motor accident which happened along the Minna-Abuja road.
Mohammed, however, is recuperating in one hospital in Minna.
Ndeyebo’s death was confirmed in a statement released by the National President of the Wushishi Old Students Association (WOSA), Zubairu Ibrahim Tswachi
The Secretary of the Niger State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Usman Chiji also confirmed the incident.
Tswachi, while confirming Ndeyebo’s death, described him as one of the finest experts in journalism.
He further stated that WOSA would not forget the tremendous role the former commissioner played during the administration of Babangida Aliyu.
Tswachi wrote, “the former Commissioner of Information was an amiable and pleasant personality who concentrated on his job with dedication, passion and loyalty.
“Ndayebo’s contribution to the development of the media in the State and the nation will remain laudable.”
