UKPO MOURNS THE PASSING ONTO ETERNAL GLORY OF A GREAT PATRIOT & AN ICON
Late Ichie Dr Eric Nwabuisi Okunna
( Ichie Ononenyi )
He was born on February 24, 1945 and died on October 08, 2026. A great son and one of the leaders of Iruokokwu Ward of Akpu village Ukpo.
He was a prominent member of Igwe In-Council Ukpo and held the positions of Chairman Igwe In-Council Committee on Health and Education respectively. A ranking member of Uzodinma Age grade Ukpo.
Ichie Ononenyi until his peaceful transition, was a trained Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and Medical Director of Ristela Hospital and Maternity , Enugu.
He was the beloved husband of a woman of many firsts- Prof Stella Chinyere Okunna ( Kpakpando Ukpo ). Prof Stella Okunna is the first woman Chief of Ukpo Community, first woman professor of Mass Communication in Africa, first woman Chief of Staff to the government of Anambra State and currently the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Paul University Awka.
May the soul of Ichie Ononenyi through the mercy of God continue to rest in peace Amen.
Ichie Sir Dr Izuchukwu Nwabueze
( Ichie Chinemeze N’ Ukpo)
12/10/2026
