From Ndikelionwu, Orumba North LGA, Anambra State, the Burial Service of His Majesty, Eze Prof Chukwuma Ike (Ugwu Aro, OFR, EZE NDIKELIONWU.
In Attendance is the Executive Governor of Anambra State Chief Willie Obiano represented by the Secretary to the Anambra State Government Hon. Solo Chukwulobelu, Hon. Chief Emeka Aforka (Member Representing Orumba North Constituency), Hon. (Barr) Obinna Ikwueto (Chairman Orumba North LGA) and a Host of other dignitaries.
Social distancing was properly observed and other ‘rites’ concerning COVID-19 as instructed by the government was well observed during the Order of the Mass.
The burial rites of Eze Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike, was rescheduled in March due to COVID-19.
The late Ike died on January 8, 2020 at the age of 89.
He was Deputy Chairman (South), Anambra State Council of Traditional Rulers; a literary giant with over 14 novels; former Registrar, University of Nigeria Nsukka; former Pro-Chancellor & Chairman of Board of University of Benin and Anambra State University; former Registrar West African Examination Council (WAEC); a Distinguished academic and holder of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (OFR) and the Nigerian National Order of Merit Award (NNOM), among other international awards/honors.
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Photos: Ifeanyichukwu Ezefunamba P’Prince
(Solicitor)
