GOVERNOR ADELEKE MOURNS PASSING OF ARISE TV ANCHOR, SOMTOCHUKWU MADUAGWU.

OSOGBO– 30/09/2025– osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed sadness over the passing of an Arise Television News Anchor and Producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, describing her demise at a prime age of 29 as a collosal loss.

Governor Adeleke who said he was deeply shaken by the news of the sudden death of Maduagwu, extends heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the young media personality.

The Governor also commiserates with the Management and staff of ARISE NEWS Channel who lost a highly resourceful team member, noting that her creative and appealing style of newscasting will linger in memories for a very long time.

“I’m disheartened to learn about the unfortunate passing of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, an ARISE TV News Anchor and Producer. While she was alive, Maduagwu won hearts with her professionalism and an unwavering commitment to truth in her reportages,” Governor Adeleke was quoted as saying in a condolences message.

“On behalf of the good people of Osun State, I convey my heartfelt condolences to her immediate family, the Management and staff of ARISE NEWS Channel and everything touched by this devastating loss.”

Governor Adeleke prays to God Almighty to repose hee soul and grant his family, colleagues and everyone touched by her passing the fortitude to bear the pain of the loss, adding that “it is my sincere hope that her good works in the short time she spent here will not die with her.”

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed
Spokesperson to the Executive Governor.