Nigerian lecturer victimised for over two decades is buried today
The funeral service of Inih Ebong, a Nigerian university lecturer who was victimised for over two decades by the university authorities, is ongoing in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The service is conducted by the Rosicrucian Order at the English Grand Lodge, Aton Lodge, Uyo.
Mr Ebong, 73, died on 16 April 2025 at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital after a protracted battle for justice and survival, and against ill-health.
He was an associate professor of theatre arts at the University of Uyo (UniUyo), Akwa Ibom State, before his teaching appointment was unlawful terminated on 27 March 2002 during the administration of then-Vice-Chancellor, Akpan Ekpo, because his constant criticism of the authorities for alleged corruption and maladministration.
Till date, UniUyo has yet to established any wrongdoing against the deceased lecturer, and has refused to obey a court judgement which ordered it to reinstate him and pay him his accumulated salary and entitlements.
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The widow of late Ebong, Uduak, his first son, Ifiok, and other children are attending the funeral ceremony.
Among the dignitaries at the service are a human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, who flew in from Lagos to pay his last respect to Mr Ebong, and a retired professor and Mr Ebong’s close friend, J.J. Andy.
UniUyo authorities are not officially represented at the funeral service.