Dr. Cornell Chikpandu Chikere is dead. He died on February 16, 2019 at the age of 50 after a protracted illness which took him to many hospitals including one in India.
His burial comes up on Friday April 12, 2019 at his residence, Umukoto–Umudibia, Nekede, Owerri, Imo State.
A release signed by Larry Chikere on behalf of the family, stated that there would be a service of songs at his Abuja residence, Asher Drive, Kubwa Extension 111, Abuja on Thursday, April 4, 2019 by 5.pm.
The release also stated that there will be another service of songs at his Port Harcourt residence at Alhaji Estate, Rumuodomaya on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, by 5.pm.
The statement further explained that on Thursday, April 11, 2019, the body will leave University Teaching Hospital Abuja (UTHA) for his home town in Nekede Imo state for lying in state. This will be followed by funeral service and internment at his residence, Umukoto-Umudibia, Nekede, Owerri, Imo State by 10.am.
He is survived by his wife, four children, aged mother, brother, sisters and in laws, among whom is Chinyere Ikeanyi (Lady photojournalist of Champion Newspapers Limited Lagos.)
Cornell was a pious Christian and a lover of education.
