The former Editor of ‘The Will’ newspaper and veteran transport journalist, the late Olaolu Olusina, would buried on August 15, 2024 in his home town in Imodi Ogun State as announced by the family.
Olusina who was the former Editor of ‘The Will’ newspaper and Publisher of an Online Publication, ‘Auto Report Africa’ died on Sunday July 21, 2024 after a protracted illness.
According to the burial programme by his family, the service of songs for the late Olusina will hold at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of Refuge Zonal Headquarters located at 10 Honourable Duru Street, Beachland Estate, Arepo, Ogun State by 4pm on August 13, 2024.
The final burial service will hold at Saint Mathew Anglican Church, Imodi via Ijebu Ode, Ogun State by 10am on August 15, 2024. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Olusina was a foremost journalist with strong track record. He made landmark achievements in the profession working with the defunct National Concord Newspaper, Insider Weekly Magazine and was one of the pioneer staff members of ThisDay Newspaper.
He was also a Weekend Editor at the defunct Union newspaper for many years before he moved to The Will newspaper where he also served as the Editor till this year. He was also a member of the Nigeria Guild Editors ( NGE).
The late editor pulled out of The Will recently to concentrate on his new publication, Auto Report Africa Online Magazine and Digital Newspaper.
In a statement issued by Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) through its Chairman, Mike Ochonma, the group said “we are deeply pained about the untimely death of Olaolu Olusina.
“During his lifetime, he was a good media professional who made his marks covering various beats and edited many titles. He was indeed outstanding in the journalism profession.
“He was calm, kind, generous and above all well grounded in the journalism profession.
“He will surely be missed by all of us at the NAJA.”