Journalist Patrick Odey laid to rest in Cross River State

Patrick Odey, the Akwa Ibom State correspondent for The Punch newspaper, was laid to rest on Saturday in Mbube, located in the Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State. Odey, who was 62 years old, is survived by his wife, six children, and grandchildren.

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno issued a condolence message describing Odey’s passing as a significant loss to both his family and the state. The Governor noted that through his reporting, Odeh played a vital role in communicating the development and activities of Akwa Ibom to a wider audience.

Representatives from The Punch Nigeria Limited and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) also attended the funeral. The Chairman of the NUJ Correspondent Chapel, Bassey Anthony, characterized Odey as a humble and peaceful colleague whose commitment to journalistic excellence served as an inspiration to others.