By BARTHOLOMEW MADUKWE
LAGOS—The Nigeria Union of Journalists , Lagos state council has expressed shock over the death of the publisher of The Guardian newspapers, Mr Alex Ibru.

The council in a statement issued in Ikeja by its Chairman

Mr. Deji Elumoye described the death of Ibru as a collosal loss not only to the media industry but the nation at large.

While praying for the repose of his soul , Lagos NUJ said late Ibru will be fondly remembered for creating a platform for the practise of developmental journalism with his establishment of The Guardian newspaper 28 years ago.

’’We in Lagos NUJ also remember the deceased for his non interference in the editorial policy of The Guardian because he allowed professionals to dictate the editorial direction of The Flagship as The Guardian is known in media circle,’’ Elumoye added