A solemn atmosphere enveloped the State House Press Gallery on Monday as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Leon Usigbe, Abuja Bureau Chief of the Nigerian Tribune.
During a condolence visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, CGC Adeniyi signed the condolence register opened by the State House Press Corps, offering words of deep admiration and respect.
He described Usigbe as “a seasoned professional who carried out his duties with rare depth, integrity, and commitment to the ideals of journalism.”
“We have lost a giant in the media landscape,” he wrote. “Dr Usigbe was a journalist of uncommon excellence whose dedication to truth and fairness made him a reference point for many in the profession.”
Long recognised for his openness to media engagement and support for institutional transparency, Adeniyi extended condolences to the family of the deceased, his colleagues in the State House Press Corps, and the Nigerian Tribune. He urged them to take solace in the enduring legacy left behind by the deceased.
Leon Usigbe was widely respected as one of Nigeria’s foremost political correspondents, earning a reputation for his incisive analysis and fearless reporting on national governance and policy. His passing has drawn tributes from journalists, senior government officials, and public figures, many of whom have highlighted his professionalism and ethical standards.
The condolence register at the State House continues to receive signatures and messages of respect, underscoring the late journalist’s far-reaching influence.
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