...as Gov Bala approves wife's appointment into Bauchi civil service
By Samuel Luka
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), has on Saturday, taken 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.
Speaking at the burial ceremony, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state, expressed deep sympathy and extended condolences to the family of the deceased and the entire journalists over the incident.
Represented by the Honourable commissioner of information, Usman Shehu Usman, the governor announced automatic employment of Ben's Sarah into the state civil service as part of a gesture to support the family.
He 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.
The Governor's approval of the appointment of Kani Ben's wife into the civil service is seen as a gesture of goodwill and support to the bereaved family.
The Northeast Development Commission (NEDC) also expressed its condolences to the family and praised, and prayed for the repose of the deceased's soul.
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.
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," Gidado 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.
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