The death of Okonjo, 91, was announced in a statement released by Okonjo-Iweala’s spokesperson, Paul Nwabuikwu.The statement signed by Mrs Okonjo-Iweala, who served in the former president, Goodluck Jonathan’s government, reads: “On behalf of my siblings and relatives of the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family of Ogwashi-Uku, I announce the passing of my father, Obi Professor Chukuka Okonjo, the immediate past Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State at the age of 91.
“In the course of his rich and rewarding career, he served in many positions, including: Mathematics and Science Teacher, Government College, Umuahia; Mathematics and Science Teacher, Western Boys High School, Benin; Principal, Ibadan Boys High School, Ibadan; Co-founder of the Centre for Demography at the University of Ibadan; Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, University of Ibadan; Principal Lecturer, Statistics, University of Ibadan; Brigadier and Head of the Biafran Organization of...
“Daddy was a passionate intellectual and prolific writer whose last book was published at the age of 90.
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