The Oyo State chapter of the National Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ) and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, have mourned the death of Ikeoye Oyetoro, an Information Officer with Ibadan North-East Local Government, Iwo Road.
Oyetoro, a former State Secretary of the Oyo State chapter of the NACJ, reportedly died in the early hours of Friday, October 2, 2026, after a brief illness.
In a statement by its State Chairman, Lekan Shobowale, the NACJ expressed shock and deep sadness over the death, describing Oyetoro as a committed Christian journalist and dedicated public servant.
The association said her contributions to the growth of the NACJ and the journalism profession would remain memorable, adding that her death had thrown members of the association into mourning.
Similarly, the Oyo State Council of the NUJ described Oyetoro’s death as a painful loss to her family, colleagues, friends and the journalism profession.
In a condolence statement jointly signed by the council’s Chairman, Akeem Abas, and Secretary, Temidayo Adu, the NUJ described the deceased as a professional journalist and competent information officer who demonstrated a strong understanding of journalism and public information management.
The council also acknowledged her active participation in the Association of Local Government Information Officers (ALGIO), now transitioned into the Conference of Local Government Information Officers (COLGIO), Oyo State Chapter, noting that her contributions to the professional community would be remembered.
The NUJ said her death had created a significant void within the local government information management community and the wider journalism family, while extending condolences to her family, colleagues, associates and the management and staff of Ibadan North-East Local Government.
Both associations prayed for the peaceful repose of Oyetoro’s soul and urged God to grant her family, colleagues and loved ones the strength to bear the loss.
