UniMAC Mourns as Student Killed in Road Crash Is Laid to Rest
The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has joined the family of Mr. Nelson Blay Narkotey to mourn and lay him to rest after his tragic death in a road accident.
The burial took place on Friday, February 7, 2026, at Somanya in the Eastern Region. Students and management of UniMAC were present to support the family during the sad occasion. The university delegation was led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Eric Opoku Mensah.
Other senior officers who attended included the Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Winston Abroampah; the Acting Registrar, Dr Obaapanin Oforiwaa Adu; the Rector of the UniMAC Institute of Journalism, Professor Christiana Hammond; the Director of Finance, Mr. Francis Obeng; and the Dean of Students, Dr Ike Tandoh.
The university said it has continued to give full support to Nelson’s family and fellow students since the day of his death. The Dean of Students, Dr Ike Tandoh, coordinated all welfare and support activities for the students during the period of mourning.
UniMAC said the strong presence of both staff and students at the burial shows the school’s deep commitment to student welfare and community responsibility.
Students also thanked management for the quick response and care shown from the time Nelson’s death was announced until his final burial.
Nelson Blay Narkotey was a Level 300 Top-Up Journalism student. He died after he was knocked down by a hit-and-run driver while returning from campus. His death shocked the entire university and left many students and lecturers heartbroken.
His colleagues remember him as a hardworking, disciplined, and intelligent student with great promise. Many described him as calm, focused, and dedicated to his studies.
Since his passing, there have been renewed discussions at UniMAC about the need for stronger student support systems, especially during times of loss and grief.
The university community says Nelson’s death is a painful reminder of how fragile life can be, and how important it is to care for one another.
Nelson is survived by his family and a grieving UniMAC student body.
UniMAC has once again expressed its condolences to the family and promised to continue supporting them in every possible.
