Dignitaries bid farewell to Ameyibor while he was at rest

Accra, July 5, GNA – The Deadly Remains of
Mr. Edward Yao Ameyibor, Former President of the Ghana Association of Journalists
(GJA), were put to rest Friday after a pre-burial service at the Tema Joint
Church, Community 7, in Tema.

Family, friends and friends attended the burial
prominent personalities, including former president Jerry John Rawlings,
and many supporters, who were there to pay their last respects to the veteran
journalist.

In various tributes, many shared their tastes
memories of the journalist, affectionately called Oga, whom they described as a
source of inspiration and light on the field of journalism.

The children, in their tribute, described
as a "calm, lively, enthusiastic and well organized man, who was on the verge of
with his work. "

"You were a father, a brother and
friend An exceptional and special man for us and all that has made your acquaintance. You
had such a huge heart. Your arms have always been extended to help
everyone in need and you treated everyone on an equal footing, "said the children in the
tribute.

In his tribute, the Ghana News Agency, where
he has worked for nearly four decades, said Mr. Ameyibor was a true professional, a
icon, who served well the national wire service and the nation and would
Very sorry.

"He was our leader, our teacher, our father
and our friend. He was patient with us and his qualities of love, care for
everyone, integrity and humility stood out all the time and in all
circumstances, "he said.

For its part, the GJA stated that it was a big
leader who prepared the head, heart and hand of many journalists for
push their pen for self and country development.

"He had open arms that embraced everyone and
warm smile directed towards all, young or old, big or small, big or
slender. As a magnet, he had a unique ability to attract people, "said GJA.
I said.

The late Mr. Ameyibor, affectionately called
(Oga), died at the Osu Hospital Trust on Monday, May 13 at the age of 76
after a short illness.

He worked with the Ghana News Agency
October 1, 1963 to August 31, 2002 and was correspondent in Lagos, Nigeria
for a long time, he has diligently served the agency and mother Ghana.

After taking voluntary retirement, he
became director general of Diamond FM, based in Tamale, and also media
Consultant.

Until his death, he was the general
Secretary of the SSNIT Retirees Association and Vice President of HelpAge
Ghana.

GNA