Lucky Elohor, the Nigerian digital creator and founder of the GROW Network, has died at the age of 29. Her passing was confirmed on her official Instagram page on Tuesday.
Gatekeepers News reports that popularly known as Digital Creator Chic, Elohor built the GROW Network as an online platform focused on career development and professional growth, mentoring hundreds of young Nigerians.
In a statement, her family described her as “a light, full of purpose, grace, and an unwavering commitment to impacting lives,” and requested privacy and prayers during their period of mourning.
“It is with profound sorrow that the family announces the passing of our beloved Lucky Elohor,” the statement read.
“Elohor was a light, full of purpose, grace, and an unwavering commitment to impacting lives. She built with intention, loved deeply, and served selflessly through her work, her community, and her faith.
“Though our hearts are heavy, we are comforted by the assurance that she has gone to be with the Lord, and that her legacy will continue to live on through the many lives she touched.
“We ask for your prayers, love, and respect for the family during this time of mourning. Further details will be communicated in due course.”
Circumstances of the accident
Elohor reportedly died following a car accident in Ilorin, Kwara State. A close friend of the deceased shared a detailed account on social media, highlighting challenges with emergency response and healthcare access in the country.
According to the friend, a pothole caused the crash, and no emergency rescue service was immediately available to transport the victims. When help eventually arrived, the nearest public hospital was on strike, forcing the victims to travel to another city.
The private facility they reached was reportedly ill-equipped to handle the situation.
“1. Bad roads – pothole led to accident.
2. No emergency service – no one to move them quickly to hospital.
3. Hospitals on strike – finally, a Good Samaritan arrives; the nearest functional facility is in another city.
4. Poorly equipped private hospitals – no MRI; the nearest is in Ogbomosho. My girl didn’t make it back from that trip,” the friend wrote.
The account underscores the critical gaps in infrastructure and emergency response that continue to affect road accident victims in Nigeria.
