CALABAR — The Commissioner representing Cross River State on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Chief Orok Otu Duke, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran sportsman, Mr. Orok Edwards Imaha, who was laid to rest in Calabar on Wednesday.
Speaking at the solemn burial ceremony, Chief Duke described Imaha as "a true sportsman" whose life exemplified discipline, vitality, and friendship. "Orok Edwards Imaha was a sportsman," he said. "We'd always check on health because of complications that come with age."
The brief but heartfelt remark reflected the bond the two men shared through sports and mutual concern for wellness. Imaha, who passed away on August 24, 2025, at the age of 59, was remembered as a man deeply passionate about physical fitness and the camaraderie that came with it.
The burial, attended by family, friends, and associates, was both emotional and inspiring a celebration of a life well-lived in pursuit of health and community spirit.
A memorial card bearing his image and the inscription, "What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us," served as a reminder that his legacy will endure in the hearts of many.
Born on September 4, 1965, Orok Edwards Imaha leaves behind a legacy of strength, friendship, and devotion to sporting excellence — qualities that will be fondly remembered by the Cross River sporting community.
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