The Federal Information Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council received the news of the passing of one of Delta State finest journalists, Comrade Matthew Ochei as a rude shock, describing it as a huge loss and one too many
The deceased who was a member of the Asaba Correspondents Chapel and staff of The Punch Newspapers died in the early hours of Tuesday 6th January 2026 after a brief illness.
The Chapel Chairman , Comrade Abel Johngold through the Chapel Secretary, Comrade Wilbet Ijeoma, on behalf of members of Federal Information Chapel extends his sincerest condolence to the families of the deceased in particular and Asaba Correspondents Chapel where the deceased was a member until his demise.
“Comrade Matthew Ochei was a consummate journalist who demonstrated high sense of diligence and professionalism in the discharge of his duties. He would be remembered for his diligence, dexterity, commitment and contribution to the growth of the print media in Delta State.”: the statement reads in part
