Prof Chinyere Stella Okunna Loses Husband, Dr. Eric Okunna
PAUL UNIVERSITY, AWKA
Office of the Public Relations Officer
ANOTHER SAD NEWS – WE LOST A FATHER AND PILLAR
With deep sorrow and total submission to the will of God Almighty, the Management of Paul University, Awka, announces the death of Dr. Eric Okunna, beloved husband of our Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna.
Dr. Eric Okunna, the Founder and Medical Director of RISTELA Hospital & Maternity, Enugu, was the cherished husband of her youth, with whom she was growing old together in love and grace. He transited to glory today, 8th October, 2026.
This is indeed another great loss to the University community, coming shortly after we lost the husband of our DVC Administration – Prof NkechiIkediugwu.
Dr. Eric Okunna was a renowned medical practitioner, a father figure, and a great support to our DVC Academics.
The Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Ven. Prof. Obiora Nwosu , on behalf of the Governing Council, Senate, Management, Staff and Students, deeply condoles with our dear DVC Academics, Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna, her children, and the entire Okunna family.
We pray that God in His infinite mercies will comfort them, grant them the strength and fortitude to bear this painful and irreparable loss, and grant the soul of Dr. Eric Okunna eternal rest in His bosom.
Burial arrangements will be announced in due course by the family.
Signed:
Rev’d Godsplan Onukwufor
Public Relations Officer,
Paul University, Awka.
