By; MKPUMA ENYINNA, Abakaliki
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the university community has lost a veteran journalist of repute; an academic guru and a refined gentle man to the cold hands of death.
According to a statement issued by the chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ebonyi State Chapter, Comrade Samson Nwafor stated that the council received the sudden demise of Dr. Simon Ezaka with a rude shock as it came as a big surprise to the media industry.
He noted that Dr. Simon Ezaka died in a fatal accident along Abakaliki-Afikpo Expressway on Sunday, 28th April, 2024.
Comrade Nwafor further stated that Dr Simon Ezaka, an ace broadcaster, was a staff of Ebonyi Broadcasting Corporation (EBBC) before he left for a teaching job at the Department of Mass Communication, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, where he currently works as a senior Lecturer until his death.
He also added that Late Dr Simon Ezaka was a thorough-bred Journalist, a Teacher and Unionist who made invaluable contributions to the growth and Development of the Media Industry in Ebonyi State and beyond, praying God to give the bereaved family members the fortitude to bear the irreparable lose.
“His sudden death is not just a huge loss to his immediate family and Amana Community of Ezza South LGA but to the Media industry as well as the University Community, especially as his passing is coming at a time his wealth of experience is highly needed.” Comrade Nwafor said.
