By Miriam Humbe
The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS) l, General Christopher Gwabin Musa has joined numerous well meaning Nigerians to condole with Our Nigeria News over the loss of its leading editor, Mr Lawrence Bilal Audu who died in his sleep on Thursday, 6 February 2025.
Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the
Director Defence Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Sunday.
The CDS described the late Lawrence as an embodiment of hard work who was committed to uplifting the practice of journalism in the country.
Amongst many of his qualities, the Defence Chief said is his steadfastness in ensuring rules and ethics of journalism are followed and respected in the reportage of events at all times.
It could be recall that the Late Audu was a prolific and dedicated Defence Correspondent and as the Editor in Chief of the North East Star Magazine, his dexterity and efficiency in the report of the crisis which engulfed the North East was commendable.
The CDS said their path crossed when he was the Theater Commander , OPERATION HADIN KAI in the North East.
He maintained that Mr Lawrence was a hard working, patriotic and dedicated journalist with a fine disposition.
General Musa prayed for the Almighty to protect, provide, guide and bless the family he left behind.
He called on members of the OurNews Magazine to continue to emulate late Lawrence’s dexterity and commitment to duty, particularly, his penchant for the pursue of adherence to the ethos of the profession.
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