Sokoto Professionals Network Immortalizes Late Director, Sirajo Sifawa
The Sokoto Professionals Network (SPN) has immortalized its late Director of Media and Stakeholders Relations, Alhaji Sirajo Dalhatu Sifawa, with the unveiling of a media gallery in his honour.
The gallery, named “Sirajo Dalhatu Sifawa SPN Media Gallery,” was unveiled at the organisation’s secretariat during a well-attended event that brought together media professionals from within and outside Sokoto State.
The occasion featured tributes celebrating the life and legacy of the late media icon, whose contributions to journalism and professional engagement were widely acknowledged.
Representing the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, the District Head of Gagi, Alhaji Sani Umar Jabbi, described the late Sifawa as a man who lived a life worthy of emulation. He noted that his dedication to humanity and the media profession left a lasting impact.
Speaking at the event, the Chairman of SPN, Engineer Zayyanu Tambari Yabo, said the organisation’s visibility and credibility were greatly enhanced by Sifawa’s professionalism, efficiency, and commitment as a journalist. He added that the decision to immortalize him was a way of appreciating his immense contributions to the network.
Engineer Yabo also announced the launch of an appeal fund to support the family of the deceased, revealing that nearly one million naira had already been raised as an initial contribution. He called on colleagues and well-wishers to further support the family.
In his remarks, the Sokoto State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Alhaji Usman Mohammed Binji, recalled how the late Sifawa redefined newscasting and journalism at Rima Television. He described him as an easy-going personality, a mentor, and a trainer whose loss is deeply felt across the union.
Other dignitaries who paid tribute included the Special Adviser on Media to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Yusuf Dingyadi, and former Senior Special Assistant, Kabiru Assada, among others.
Also in attendance was the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of GaskiyaCast, Nafiu Muhammad Lema.
Gaskiyacast reports that the late Alhaji Sirajo Dalhatu Sifawa passed away on January 14, 2026. Until his death, he served as News Editor at Rima Television, a respected newscaster, and a key figure in the Sokoto Professionals Network.
