Ebonyi NUJ Mourns As Ace Broadcaster ,Ezaka Passes Away

From Nwogha Ndubuisi, Abakaliki

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ebonyi State Council has mourned the untimely death of popular and ace broadcaster, Dr Simon Ezaka who died in ghastly motor accident on Sunday. According to statement issued by the state secretary, Comrade Nnamdi Akpa, and the chairman, Comrade Samson Nwafor, the council described the sudden death as sad and prayed God to give the family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

"The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ebonyi State Council received with rude shock the sudden demise of our Colleague, Dr Simon Ezaka, who died in a fatal accident along Abakaliki-Afikpo Expressway on Sunday, 28th April, 2024. "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 was also the Founder and Chairman of Fastlink Chapel, Publishers of Fastlink Newspaper, a local tabloid that

circulates within Ebonyi State. "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. "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. "We pray for the eternal repose of his Soul and for God to grant his family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss."