Lira University lecturer collapses and dies while entering his car

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Summary:

• Lira University’s Department of Public Administration and Management faculty member, Alex Oryang Chono, tragically passed away at the age of 40 after collapsing while entering his car in Lira City

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Alex Oryang Chono, a faculty member in the Department of Public Administration and Management at Lira University, passed away yesterday in Lira City after collapsing while entering his car.

The incident occurred at 5 pm, shortly after the 40-year-old Alex Oryang Chono had completed his grocery shopping at Lira Main Market. Sources report that after purchasing food items and placing them in the car’s trunk, he collapsed as he opened the car door.

Following the collapse, he was swiftly transported to Lira Regional Referral Hospital for treatment, where he was declared dead after a brief period.

Mr. Patrick Opio, the Senior Public Relations Officer at Lira University, confirmed the sudden demise of their colleague. Opio mentioned that Oryang seemed healthy and happy earlier in the day at the university, even buying bread for staff during break time. The unexpected death has left the university community in shock.

The body has been taken to Lira University Teaching Hospital Mortuary for a post-mortem examination. Mr. Opio stated that the university is collaborating with the family to handle the funeral arrangements.

Ms. Susan Acola Engola, a former student taught by the late Oryang, praised him as a charismatic lecturer, expressing the deep void his passing has left in their lives.

Before joining Lira University as a lecturer and becoming the inaugural Head of the Department of Public Administration and Management, Oryang served as the elected LC5 councilor for Chegere Sub-county to Apac District Council from 2011 to 2016. Mr. Felix Ambrosis Yine, the former speaker of Apac District Local Government, remembered Oryang as an approachable academic who, during his time on the council, motivated others to pursue higher education. Yine highlighted Oryang’s dedication to combating corruption and advocating for good governance during his tenure as a councilor.