Former Chief Press Secretary to former military President General Ibrahim Babangida, Chief Duro Onabule, has died.
He died Tuesday evening at the age of 83.
The veteran journalist was popularly known as Jagunmolu of ljebuland.
The death was announced by the Old Grammarians’ Society (OGS) of CMS Grammar School, Bariga, in a statement by its spokesperson Mr Dare Odufowokan, on Wednesday in Lagos.
The statement said, “Fellow members of the Centenary Group ‘59’ of the OGS, this is to announce with deep sorrow the demise of one of us, Chief Duro Onabule, the Jagunmolu of ljebuland.
“The sad event occurred at about 5 p.m yesterday and was broken on the platform; we are yet to know the cause of his death.”
He said late Onabule attended the prestigious CMS Grammar School and was a dedicated OGS until his death.
He described the deceased as a worthy Old Boy who was very passionate about the society and his alma mater.
“He remains one of the great grammarians we looked up to. He had an exemplary career in the media that inspired many grammarians over the years and he was proud of his membership of the society.
“Onabule was a respected media practitioner and former Editor of National Concord newspapers between 1984 and 1985 before his appointment as the Chief Press Secretary to former President Babangida.
“The veteran journalist held the position of CPS and spokesman to the former president almost the entire reign of the military ruler,” he said.
