Akwa Ibom journalist buried amid tears...

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The town of Ikot Ekang in Etinan Local Government Area was thrown into river of tears as one of their illustrious son, Comrade Andrew Obot was laid to rest at his hometown admist tears from coursemates, media colleagues, family & well wishers. The deceased aged 29 was a student of Mass Communication, Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic as well as an editor, reporter, preacher, novelist & poet. He was the first son & child in the family. It was gathered that the deceased died from injuries sustained from an auto-crash on Friday 21st December, 2018 at Itak junction along the Ikot Ekpene - Uyo road. The sad event was attended by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Local Media, Mr. Uko Umoh, members of the NUJ led by the state secretary, Comrade Amos Etuk, students & staffs of the department of mass communication led by her Head, Mr. Daniel Evans Eshett, online media influencers, family members & well wishers. May his soul rest in peace, Amen!

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