By Austin Ogwuda
NIGERIA Union of Journalists (NUJ) Delta State Council has expressed sadness over the shocking death of Comrade Lady Joy Mordi, who passed on last Sunday after a brief illness.
In a statement on Monday by the State NUJ Chairman, Comrade Churchill Oyowe and the State Secretary Comrade Victor Sorokwu, the Union said,
“The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Delta State Council received with trepidation, the shocking news of the demise of one of our Amazons and former State Treasurer, Comrade Mrs. Joy Mordi.
“Until her passage, Comrade Joy Mordi was a founding leader of the Grassroots Observer Chapel, erstwhile Local Government Information Chapel.
“We are indeed short of words to describe the feelings of the moment, haven joined her in the celebration of her birthday a fortnight ago.
“Known for her motherly and caring disposition and passionate involvement in union activities, “the statement went on, “Comrade Joy Mordi led the Local Government Information Chapel as Chairman for two terms, before her election into the State Council for another two terms.
“In fact, her contributions to the NUJ Delta Council cannot be forgotten, especially at the Grassroots Observer Chapel, where she held sway.
“We are consoled by the fact that she left indelible footprints on the sands of impactful life and times, touching on her loving husband, children, family, colleagues and church; she was indeed a true Lady of the Knighthood.
“We pray the Merciful Lord to grant the immediate family the fortitude to bear a rather irreparable loss and to receive her gentle soul in His Bosom till Resurrection Morning”, it added.
*Caption: late Lady Joy Mordi
