Patrick Odey, the Akwa Ibom State correspondent for the Nigerian daily PUNCH, was laid to rest in Cross River State following his passing. The funeral took place in the neighbouring state, where he had spent much of his career reporting on regional affairs.
Tributes poured in from family members, fellow journalists and the state’s governor, Umo E. The governor expressed his condolences to the family and praised Odey’s dedication to the press.
Odey had built a reputation as a reliable source of news for residents of Akwa Ibom, covering local politics, culture and development issues. His work was widely read across the state and beyond.
Colleagues remembered him as a committed professional who approached each story with integrity and a sense of public duty. They highlighted his willingness to go into the field to bring stories to life.
The PUNCH editorial team and the wider media community have also expressed their sorrow, noting the loss of a respected voice in Nigerian journalism.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>