The Nigerian media industry mourns the loss of sports broadcaster Temisan Okomi, who has passed away following a brief illness. His career, which spanned over a decade, left a lasting mark on sports journalism in the country.
Okomi spent more than 12 years at Classic FM, where he became a familiar voice to listeners and a respected figure in the broadcasting community.
His employer, Classic FM, where he worked for more than 12 years, confirmed the sad news in a statement shared on social media on Friday.
“With the heaviest of hearts, we regret to announce the passing of one of our staff, Temisan Okomi, following a brief illness,” the statement read.
Okomi was widely known for his contributions to sports broadcasting in Nigeria, earning respect among colleagues and listeners for his voice and presence on air.
With the heaviest of hearts, we regret to announce the passing of one of our staff, Temisan Okomi, following a brief illness.
Until his passing, Temisan was the Group Head of the Sports Department. https://t.co/YcVIhR0b7q pic.twitter.com/qny9GDN99n.
— Classic FM 97.3 (@ClassicFM973) April 17, 2026
“Until his passing, Temisan was the Group Head of the Sports Department. He was a valued member of our team whose contributions and presence will be deeply missed.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this most difficult time.”
Okomi was a veteran figure in Nigerian sports journalism with decades of experience across broadcasting platforms.
He previously worked with the defunct High Television (HiTV), the digital satellite service known for airing live European football matches in Nigeria during its operation. He also had stints with Lagos Television (LTV) and several other media organisations.
He joined Classic FM in 2014 and rose through the ranks to become head of sports before his death.
Born with a background in Agronomy and Crop Science from the University of Uyo, Okomi later transitioned into journalism and built a long career in sports broadcasting.
He is survived by his wife, Veronica, and three sons.
