The Newspapers/Magazines Distributors’ Association of Nigeria (NDAN), Lagos Island Zone, has lost a pioneer member and founding figure, Babatunde Olabisi, who died in Lagos, after a brief illness at the age of 69.
Late Olabisi, popularly known among colleagues as J.O. Bamishe, hailed from Esie in Kwara State, and was a dedicated member and secretary of the NDAN’s Elders Forum.
In a statement signed by Musibau Oloyede, chairman of NDAN, Lagos Island Zone, and Emenimadu Blessing, secretary of NDAN, the association said the deceased contributions to NDAN would be greatly remembered.
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Late Olabisi died on July 31, 2026, and a service of songs was held yesterday at his church, Cherubim and Seraphim Movement, St. Joseph, located at 47D Moshalasi Lane, behind 50/52 Moshalasi Street, Bale Bus Stop, Sari Iganmu, Lagos.
