Chief (Sir) Joe Nwankwo, the Executive Director (Publications) of the Authority Newspaper, is dead.
A statement issued by Chuks Akuna, Executive Director, Business Development, on behalf of the newspaper explains details of Chief Nwankwo’s demise.
“The Management and Staff of The AUTHORITY Newspapers announce the death of Chief (Sir) Joe Nwankwo, our Executive Director (Publications). He worked in several media houses including Daily Times, The Sun, Daily Independent, before becoming one of the founding Directors of The AUTHORITY. He rose through the ranks of journalism profession to the position of Executive Director, The Authority Newspapers.
“He died after a brief illness in Abuja, aged 50.
“He is survived by his wife and three children. Burial arrangements will be announced by the family.”
It is our prayer at The Daily Newswave that God grant him eternal rest and give his family and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.