Professor Uwazurike, distinguished scholar, orator, motivator, passes on
The Uwazurike family of Umunakanu, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State, Nigeria has announced the passage unto glory of their brother, and head of the family, Professor Cletus Ngozi Uwazurike Ph.D KSM.
A statement by Prof Chudi Uwazurike and Eng Ik Uwazurike said that the late Professor of Educational Management and Planning, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria, joined the Saints Triumphant on October 25, 2022.
The statement said that Prof. Uwazurike, an academic giant, author, orator and motivator, in his lifetime held many positions of prominence, including Provost of Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, Dean of Education, Imo State University and Member, Constitutional Conference of Nigeria.
A highly respected community and Church leader, the late Professor, who studied in Nigeria and the USA, was honoured with several chieftaincy titles, including Ikemba, Ahaejiagamba and Enyioha.
The statement further noted that the late Prof. Uwazurike is survived by his wife, Dr Mrs. Ndidi Uwazurike LSM, sons, Ik, Chuma, and Chigozie; daughter in law, Mrs. Fresher Uwazurike and grandchildren, and brothers, Prof Chudi Uwazurike, Bar Goddy Uwazurike KSM, sisters Eziada Elizabeth Nwachukwu, Dr Mrs. Evelyn Nwadinobi, Dr Mrs. Justina Chukwu and HRH Ugoeze Ijeoma Aguh.
He is also survived by Dr Johnkay Nwadinobi, Dr Enj. Johnny Chukwu, HRH Eze B. Aguh, Dr Mrs. Josephine Uwazurike, Lolo Chioma Uwazurike, Lolo Tonia Uwazurike LSM and Cindy Uwazurike.
Burial arrangements, the statement concluded, will be announced later.
