Nelson Blay Nokotey, a level 300 Top-Up Journalism student of the University of Media, Arts and Communications (UniMAC), has tragically died.
The student was knocked down by an unregistered vehicle on the N1 Highway.
According to wyewitnesses report, the driver initially faked concern but later fled the scene, leaving Nelson’s body, which was discovered by a police patrol team.
The Public Affairs Directorate, UniMAC, in a statement, described the tragic incident as a painful loss that has left the school community in deep mourning and disbelief.
UniMAC revealed that the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Eric Opoku Mensah, has met with Nelson’s family.
Also added that the Vice-Chancellor has engaged both the Students’ Representative Council and the wider student body to share in their grief and offer support.
UniMAC further added that it is working closely with the Police Service to identify and apprehend the driver for the student’s untimely death.
UniMAC statement read, “Management, on behalf of the Governing Council, faculty, staff, and students, extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones of the late Nelson Blay Nokotey. Nelson was a valued and promising member of the UniMAC family, and his untimely passing is a painful loss to the University and the nation at large.”
“The VC indicated that the University, through its representatives (The Dean of Students Affairs and the Chief Security Officer), is working closely with the Ghana Police Service to support ongoing investigations aimed at identifying, apprehending, and prosecuting the perpetrator responsible for this criminal incident, in strict accordance with the law,” it stated.
“Beyond the immediate response, Management has re-engaged relevant state and municipal agencies, including security services, transport and road safety authorities, and local government institutions, to review and implement enhanced road safety measures aimed at protecting students, staff, and residents, particularly within and around the South Legon community.
“These actions are aimed at preventing future loss of life and ensuring that students and residents can live, move, and learn in safety,” it assured.
See the statement below:
