UNN Loses a Lioness: Final Year Student, Abigail Ndukwe, Passes Away After Battling Diabetes

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) community is mourning the tragic loss of one of its own, Miss Abigail Ndukwe, a final-year student, who passed away on Saturday, the 6th of September, 2024.

UNN Loses a Lioness: Final Year Student, Abigail Ndukwe, Passes Away After Battling Diabetes

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) community is mourning the tragic loss of one of its own, Miss Abigail Ndukwe, a final-year student, who passed away on Saturday, the 6th of September. Abigail, who had been battling diabetes, succumbed to complications after reportedly not fully understanding the life-threatening nature of her condition.

Abigail, known among her peers for her vibrant personality and dedication to her studies, had been living with diabetes but continued to consume unhealthy foods, unaware of the severe health risks associated with her condition. Friends and family are now grappling with the pain of her sudden departure, which has left them in a state of shock and deep sorrow.

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Close friends described her as a joyful and hardworking individual who was on the brink of completing her academic journey at UNN before her untimely death. "She was always full of life and never showed how much she was struggling with her health," said one of her classmates.

Her death serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of health awareness, particularly for individuals living with chronic conditions like diabetes. Many within the UNN community have expressed their grief, while urging fellow students to take their health more seriously.

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The university administration has yet to issue an official statement, but tributes continue to pour in from friends, classmates, and faculty members, all remembering Abigail for the impact she had on those around her.

Abigail’s passing leaves her family and friends devastated, as they struggle to come to terms with the loss of a young life cut short.