The publisher of defunct Hallmark Newspaper, Mr Emeka Obasi is dead. The versatile journalist, public relations guru, and former commissioner died in Lagos, according to a statement by the family, which confirmed the sad news that broke in the social media, earlier on Wednesday.
Obasi, former Commissioner for Information under former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, who was also the founder of the Zik Prize in Leadership Award, last won by former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, was said to have died on Tuesday at an undisclosed hospital in Lagos, after battling a medical condition over the past few years.
“The family of Prince Emeka Obasi announces the passing unto glory of Prince Emeka Obasi, Ezenwata, Ibeku Kingdom,” the statement, said, adding: “Prince Emeka, the Publisher of Hallmark Newspapers passed on, Tuesday March 15, 2022, at a Lagos hospital.
“He is survived by wife, Dr (Mrs) Betty Obasi and Children – Emeka (Jnr.), Onyedikachi, Kamsi, Miracle, siblings, aunties and uncles. Further burial arrangements will be announced in due course.”
