The family of late Prince Emeka Obasi, publisher of Hallmark Newspaper, who died on Tuesday March 15, 2022, after an illness at the age of 58 years has opened a condolence register at his residence.
A statement by the family signed by Prince Emeka Obasi jnr said: “The family of Prince Emeka Obasi announces the passing unto glory of Prince Emeka Obasi, Ezenwata, Ibeku Kingdom.
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.”
The Abia State born award winning journalist and former Commissioner for Information, Abia State, had been battling a health challenge for the past eight years.
He is the founder and executive secretary of Public Policy Research and Analysis Centre (PPRAC), organisers of the Zik Prize in Leadership Award
He was the founder of several Newspapers including National Mirror which he eventually sold to Mr Jimoh Ibrahim