UniMAC Community Bids Final Farewell to Journalism Student Killed in Somanya Hit-and-Run

The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) community converged on Somanya on February 7, 2026, to pay their final respects to Nelson Blay Narkotey, a Level 300 Top-Up Journalism student who tragically lost his life in a hit-and-run accident. The somber event brought together members of the university management, led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Eric Opoku Mensah, alongside a large delegation of faculty and students. The funeral served as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the deep bond within the UniMAC community, as they mourned the loss of a student described as both dedicated and academically exceptional.

During the burial service, tributes poured in from various quarters, highlighting Narkotey's commitment to his journalistic studies and his positive influence on his peers. Vice-Chancellor Professor Eric Opoku Mensah expressed the university's profound sorrow, emphasizing that the institution had lost a promising talent. The university's active presence at the funeral was part of a broader effort to support the bereaved family, ensuring they were not alone during this period of immense grief. Students who attended the ceremony reflected on Narkotey’s academic strength and the void his untimely passing has left within the journalism department.

Beyond the immediate mourning, the tragic circumstances surrounding Narkotey’s death have catalyzed significant discussions within the university administration regarding the robustness of student support systems. The loss of a student to a road crash has prompted calls for better safety awareness and more comprehensive welfare structures to assist students and their families in times of crisis. As the UniMAC community moves forward, the legacy of Nelson Blay Narkotey remains a focal point for institutional reflection on how best to safeguard and support the student body in the face of such devastating losses.