[ 2014-01-22 ]

BBC to establish foundation In Komla’s memory
Director of global news at the BBC, Peter Horrocks
has announced plans to establish a foundation in
Dumor's memory for aspiring African journalists.

Mr. Harrocks made this known when he joined dozens
of BBC staff to remember their departed colleague
at an impromptu memorial gathering on Monday
January 20, 2014.

Speaking at the service held at the All Souls
Church, Mr. Horrocks, warmly recalled how Dumor
would always call him 'boss' despite his
protestations to the contrary.

'He blazed a path for so many others,' said
Horrocks.

A series of moving tributes followed from Dumor's
closest friends and colleagues.

"He called me 'chief'’’ said head of the
African Service, Solomon Mugera.

Several speakers recalled that they had been told
to 'look after' him when he first arrived in the
UK but that he soon became more like a 'big
brother', looking out for them instead.

Liliane Landor, controller of languages at global
news, described him as a man 'big in stature,
intellect and heart'.

Komla Dumor died at his London home on Saturday
after a suspected heart attack.

Source - BBC

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