The Diocese of Lagos West has announced the death of Revd Mobolade Adeboyejo Omonijo, a veteran journalist and member of The Nation Editorial Board. He was 63.
Revd. Omonijo died on October 15, 2026, after a brief illness, according to a statement released by the diocese on Monday.
Until his death, he served as the Vicar of the Church of Pentecost, Dopemu, Lagos, and was a dedicated member of the diocese’s Media and Publicity Department.
The diocese described the late cleric as a humble, conscientious and meticulous individual with remarkable communication skills. It also appealed to the public to remember his children and family in their prayers.
Revd. Omonijo had nearly four decades of experience in journalism. He previously worked with The Economist and Vanguard before joining The Nation in 2008, where he served as Group Political Editor and later became a member of the newspaper’s Editorial Board.
The Chairman of The Nation Editorial Board, Sam Omatseye, expressed grief over his death, describing the loss as difficult to comprehend.
Omatseye praised Revd. Omonijo’s professionalism, thoroughness and commitment to rigorous journalism, noting that he brought a critical perspective to editorial discussions and sought to move beyond partisan positions.
He recalled that Revd. Omonijo attended an Editorial Board meeting the week before his death, during which he was assigned two editorial topics to write about.
The diocese urged the public to pray for the bereaved family as they mourn his passing.
Details of the funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.
