Tributes are pouring in for the veteran journalist and developmental data expert, Rotimi Sankore, who passed on last week.
Among those remembering him are journalists across various platforms as well as Nigeria Info listeners who testified that they gained a lot from his wealth of knowledge while he was on the air.
For the broadcast journalist, Wemimo Adewuni, Sankore looked out for her even while he battled cancer.
Yesterday, we lost Mr Rotimi Sankore after a hard fight with cancer. I have respected the family and waited till they were ready to announce this deep loss.
— Wemimo Adewuni (@wemimospot) April 13, 2024
Mr Rotimi still looked out for me while fighting ever so bravely.
I will miss you hearing you say "Wems, o se" 1/3 https://t.co/dL5kB3pbwK pic.twitter.com/8Rr7vjY2Lg
The former Programs Manager of Nigeria Info FM, Abuja, Femi Amele, can’t forget how Sankore, who was passionate about data journalism growth, invested his time in his (Femi’s) personal and career growth.
This is a heart break loss for me...Rotimi Sankore. He invested a lot of time (sometimes to 2 hours of non stop conversation) in my growth in my personal life and career. He is passionate about data journalism growth pic.twitter.com/BcEMDZL8On
— FemiD Amele (@FemiDlive) April 13, 2024
A sports journalist with Nigeria Info, Anthony, describes Sankore as a man with “limitless” knowledge.
Hearing about the demise of Veteran Journalist and development data expert Rotimi Sankore is indeed a huge blow. Some of you will remember his time on @NigeriainfoFM
— DevoyceofLagos (@devoyceoflagos) April 14, 2024
I never got to meet him personally. But listening to Rotimi Sankore was supernatural other times it felt like…
The presidential candidate of the KOWA party in the 2015 election, Remi Sonaiya, considers him an “outstanding individual.”
Sincere condolences. Rotimi Sankore was an outstanding individual, passionate about African development. May God comfort the grieving family, friends and colleagues. 🙏
— Remi Sonaiya (@oluremisonaiya) April 14, 2024
For many others, “Public Square,” Sankore’s program on Nigeria Info was educative and had a huge impact on them.
I learnt about @RotimiSankore's death today and it's really heartbreaking.
— Mr. A (@Mr_Alawoki) April 15, 2024
He remains the most gifted data-driven journalist I have ever listened to. A well of knowledge, the impact his program, Public Square, brought can't be quantified. Cancer took another.
RIP Legend https://t.co/rZ80DBTLOq
Hearing the death of veteran journalist Mr Rotimi sankore breaks my heart. I got to know him 4yrs ago through the popular program public square @PublicSquareNG . His advocacy on fixing our educational system & reducing out of school children in Nigeria cannot be emphasize. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/VnM8uADpkr
— Ogundiran Akinkunmi (@saintcross009) April 13, 2024
Rotimi Sankore voice does magic anytime I listen to him on Nigerian Info.
— Omotoyosi Adeolu Adetayo (@omotoyosiwrites) April 14, 2024
He was a brilliant man with expertise in analysis of Nigerian politics and data journalism.
May God rest his soul🙌🙏🙏😭 https://t.co/wDSp2h1Tr8
Sankore died on Friday from cancer complications.
