Unitech students farewell colleague

THE  Duncanson Hall at the University of Technology was packed to capacity last Friday afternoon by students, staff, relatives and friends who gathered to bid farewell to the late Melton Maniura, a first year Applied Sciences student who was murdered during a fight on campus early this month.
Upon arrival on campus, the casket was carried through a decorated pathway from the car park to the Duncanson Hall.
In an emotional funeral service, various speakers expressed deep sorrow and regret on the loss of a young life that had much promise and potential.
Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof Mohammed Satter said like other students, Melton had come to Unitech to study and acquire knowledge, with the hope of securing a good future, but his dream had been cut short.
Satter called on everyone, in particular the students, to reflect on their lives and the purpose of them coming to the university.
He urged the students to stay away from inappropriate activities that led to destruction and loss.
Pastor Josiah of the Assemblies of God church led the funeral service and called for a Godly intervention to the university’s problems.
The body of the late Maniura was repatriated to his home in East Sepik at the weekend.