When a female broadcast journalist with Abuja-based Naija Info FM, Deborah Ohamara, popular as Debs, drove off to work early Monday morning, 15th January 2024, her greatest desire was probably to return home after her morning shift to the warm embrace of her three little beautiful daughters. But that was never to be.
Rather than return to the comfort of her home, the cold eerie silence of the morgue became her abode for Ohamara lost her life around 3 pm on her way back home following a fatal accident on Airport Road in Lugbe, Abuja involving her vehicle and two more others.
According to a Facebook user, Nten Ekpang, A car hit Deborah Ohamara from behind while she was driving and she rammed into a moving trailer. She died from injuries sustained from the crash.
Ohamara, 39, was of mixed parentage. While her late mother hailed from Yala local government area of Cross River State, her father is an indigene of Anambra state.
She joined Nigeria Info in 2018 after a stint with some broadcast outfits in Calabar, the Cross River state capital.
Announcing her death, Nigeria Info 95.1 FM wrote on Instagram on Monday, With a heavy heart but with total submission to the will of God, we announce the passing of our dear colleague, sister, and friend, Deborah Ohamara (Debbie), a brilliant and loved broadcaster with Nigeria Info Abuja.
Ohamara, popularly described as the golden voice of Nigeria Info, started her career as a newscaster with the Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC TV). She was also a presenter on 105.5 Paradise FM Calabar.
Ohamara’s last Instagram post was on her birthday on May 14, 2023, where she said she was grateful for life.
The news of Deborah Ohamara’s tragic death has shocked her colleagues, friends, and listeners. Many have taken to social media to express their condolences and memories of her kind and vibrant personality.
Deborah Ohamara, also known as Debs, was a beloved female broadcast journalist at Naija Info FM in Abuja. On the morning of January 15, 2024, she embarked on her usual commute to work, hoping to return to the loving embrace of her three beautiful daughters. Tragically, her plans were cruelly cut short.
Ohamara’s life was taken in a fatal car accident on Airport Road in Lugbe, Abuja. Reports from a witness, Nten Ekpang, revealed that her vehicle was struck from behind by another car, causing her to collide with a moving trailer. The impact of the crash resulted in fatal injuries, ultimately claiming her life.
Born to a mixed parentage, Ohamara’s late mother hailed from Yala local government area in Cross River State, while her father was from Anambra State. With a passion for journalism, she joined Nigeria Info in 2018 after gaining experience with various broadcast organizations in Calabar, the capital city of Cross River State.
Described as the golden voice of Nigeria Info, Ohamara began her career as a newscaster at the Cross River Broadcasting Corporation (CRBC TV). She also served as a presenter on 105.5 Paradise FM in Calabar. Her captivating voice and impressive skills earned her a loyal following of listeners.
Nigeria Info 95.1 FM took to Instagram to share the devastating news of Ohamara’s passing, paying tribute to their dear colleague, sister, and friend. Colleagues and friends have also flooded social media with heartfelt condolences and cherished memories of Ohamara’s vibrant and kind personality.
Ohamara’s last Instagram post, shared on her birthday on May 14, 2023, reflected her gratitude for life. Little did she know that her time would be tragically cut short.
The loss of Deborah Ohamara has left a void in the hearts of her loved ones and the Nigerian broadcasting community. Her passion for her craft and dedication to delivering news will always be remembered. As her family mourns the devastating loss of a beloved mother, daughter, and sister, the nation joins in offering condolences and support during this difficult time.
