Bauchi Gov approves employment of Late Channels TV Cameraman’s wife

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state, has while pledging support to the family of Late Channels TV Cameraman, Kani Ben’s family, approved the appointment of his wife, Sarah into the Bauchi state civil service.

Represented by the Honourable commissioner of information, Usman Shehu Usman, the governor expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and assured them of the government’s support during this difficult time.

The commissioner said, the governor had also visited the injured journalists at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) and directed his physician to stay with them.

The commissioner who was accompanied by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor, Comrade Mukhtar Mohammed Gidado, praised the life and service of the late journalist.

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Our Correspondent reports that the funeral of Channels Television cameraman, Kani Ben, who lost his life in a tragic motor accident while covering the commissioning of projects by the North East Development Commission (NEDC), took place in his hometown of Kangling, Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

The 43-year-old journalist, whose full name is Pwakaniso Ben Sylvanus, was born on May 28, 1982, and passed away on February 15, 2026, after battling with injuries sustained in the accident.

The accident, which occurred along Duguri road, involved 14 people, including journalists from various media houses, and left many injured.

In a heartfelt tribute, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado described the Late Channels TV cameraman Ben, as a dedicated professional, a humble colleague, and a kind soul.

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He further described him as a man of simplicity, dignity, and professionalism, who earned the respect of everyone through his hard work and commitment to his craft.

“He was a cameraman who was committed to his nature, and many others saw him as a quiet gentleman,” Gedardo said. “He understood that his duty was not just to record events, but to document history, rain or shine, early morning or late night.” Comrade Gidado said.

In a vote of thanks, Rt. Rev. Cletus Dading, the Bishop of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN), Abuja Diocese, expressed appreciation to the Governor of Bauchi state for the gesture, praying that God Almighty bless him abundantly.

The Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) also expressed its condolences to the family, and prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul.