Former Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) newscaster, Joy Osiagwu, has passed away at the age of 50. She died on Friday at Arewa Hospital, Jabi, Abuja, after a brief illness.
Osiagwu, a media consultant and veteran broadcaster, spent over two decades in full-time journalism practice, both in Nigeria and North America. She served the NTA for 23 years before voluntarily retiring in September 2019.
During her illustrious career, Osiagwu covered significant diplomatic activities, including the Nigeria High Commission in Ottawa, Canada, and Nigeria’s Mission to the United Nations in New York. She notably reported on the rotational presidency of the UN Security Council during the tenure of Professor Joy Ogwu, Nigeria’s former permanent representative to the UN Mission.
