In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Chidera John, a young and promising Nigerian woman, met a tragic end in a fatal accident just days after a momentous achievement: graduating with a first-class degree in Biochemistry from the Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa.
Chidera, who was the only child in her family, had recently said her final goodbye to her late father, who she laid to rest just 23 days prior to her untimely passing.
The devastating news was shared by Jerry Godsent, a fellow student, who expressed his grief over Chidera’s untimely departure on Facebook.
According to Jerry, Chidera, a native of Abia state, joyfully celebrated her graduation just 12 days before the accident that tragically claimed her life. In a poignant caption, she wrote, “With God’s grace, I’ve earned my BSc in Biochemistry. The tassel is a testament to the hard work. Dad’s dream has come true. Dad, thank you for providing me with a life you never had.”
Jerry’s words were filled with sorrow as he mourned the loss of Chidera, emphasizing the cruel timing of her passing, which followed her father’s departure.
“It’s been a while since I felt such profound sadness. My dear Chidera John laid her father to rest on September 21, 2023, graduated with first-class honors in Biochemistry on September 30, 2023, and tragically lost her life in an accident on October 14, 2023,” he penned.
The news of Chidera’s untimely demise has cast a deep shadow of sorrow over her family and friends, who have been sharing their condolences and expressing their shock on various social media platforms.
As the community grapples with the loss of this brilliant and gifted young woman, they remember her as an extraordinary individual whose life was tragically cut short, leaving behind a legacy of academic excellence and a heart full of unfulfilled dreams.
