Two rights group, Center for Change, and Women Arise have joined noolywood actors, broadcasters to mourn the death of Sadiq Daba who died on Wednesday in a Lagos hospital.
The groups described the death as saddening.

Both groups believe it was saddening that Daba ended the race at a time when there were assurances of his total recovery, thereby giving hope to friends, colleagues and well-wishers.


Its President, Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, said this in a condolence message in Lagos.
She described Daba as an uncompromising patriot who dedicated a greater part of his life to the service of his motherland, Nigeria.
Late Daba worked as a broadcaster at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).
His acting career came to prominence in the late 1970s for his role in ‘Cock Crow at Dawn,’ an NTA drama series.
For decades, he gave his best to his country through creative acting and incisive comments on current affairs across media platforms.
He was an ardent supporter of truth who also gave selfless service.
This, he demonstrated through his work and in his association with my groups.
She commiswerated with the family, fans, friends and colleagues of the departed patriot.