Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe father of Nigeria\u2019s former finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Prof. Chukuka is dead.<\/p>\n
The mathematics professor who died at 91, Lagos soon after he arrived from a trip to the United States of America and Ghana.<\/p>\n
Mrs Okonjo-Iweala\u2019s spokesperson, Paul Nwabuikwu made the announcement, saying;<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
He died in Lagos soon after he arrived from a trip to the United States of America and Ghana. We are immensely grateful that his last moments were peaceful and that he died the same way he lived his life \u2013 with quiet dignity.<\/p>\n
Daddy was an accomplished man on so many levels \u2013 a highly respected academic, international public servant, university administrator, intellectual and traditional ruler. He held:<\/p>\n
\u25aa BSc Mathematics, London, UK<\/p>\n
\u25aa Msc Mathematics, Erlangen, Germany<\/p>\n
\u25aa MSc Economics, Erlangen, Germany<\/p>\n
\u25aa Phd Mathematical Statistics, Cologne, Germany<\/p>\n
In the course of his rich and rewarding career, he served in many positions, including:<\/p>\n
\u25aa Mathematics and Science Teacher, Government College, Umuahia<\/p>\n
\u25aa Mathematics and Science Teacher, Western Boys High School, Benin<\/p>\n
\u25aa Principal, Ibadan Boys High School, Ibadan<\/p>\n
\u25aa Co-founder of the Centre for Demography at the University of Ibadan<\/p>\n
\u25aa Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, University of Ibadan<\/p>\n
\u25aa Principal Lecturer, Statistics, University of Ibadan<\/p>\n
\u25aa Brigadier and Head of the Biafran Organization of Freedom Fighters (BOFF) during the Nigeria\/Biafra Civil War<\/p>\n
\u25aa Professor of Mathematical Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka<\/p>\n
\u25aa Founder, Institute of Demography, University of Nigeria, Nsukka<\/p>\n
\u25aa Head, Department of Economics and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka<\/p>\n
\u25aa Founder and Director of the Center for Population Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka<\/p>\n
\u25aa Economic Adviser, Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)<\/p>\n
\u25aa Professor of Economics, University of Ghana, Legon<\/p>\n
\u25aa United Nations Director of the Regional Institute for Population Studies (RIPS), located in Accra, Ghana<\/p>\n
\u25aa Education Adviser to the Government of Ghana<\/p>\n
\u25aa Founder, Double Intake educational system (adopted by the Ghanaian Government)<\/p>\n
\u25aa Member, Nigerian Economic Society<\/p>\n
\u25aa Member of the Board of Trustees and Life Patron of ASUU<\/p>\n
\u25aa Pro Chancellor, University of Ilorin<\/p>\n
It is a tribute to the kind of life that Daddy lived that, on his 90th birthday last year, a delegation of old students of Ibadan Boys High School presented him with a letter of commendation written in 1953 in which a colonial education administrator praised him highly for the all-round improvements he achieved in the school within a short period of time. He was only 25 then.<\/p>\n
Daddy was a passionate intellectual and prolific writer whose last book was published at the age of 90.<\/p>\n
He touched so many lives personally and professionally and was an unrelenting believer and practitioner in the power of education to transform lives.<\/p>\n
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In pursuit of this commitment, Daddy sponsored the education of at least 19 students up to university level in addition to his own seven children. He inspired and motivated so many more.<\/p>\n
Having witnessed the ravages of war, he was committed to unity and peaceful coexistence of all. From his marriage of 66 years to our mother, Professor Kamene Okonjo to his dedication to duty, he was exceptional.<\/p>\n
As his family we remember him most as a loving father and inspiration who showed, by personal example, the value of a life of service anchored on integrity, fear of God and love for others.<\/p>\n
We thank Almighty God for the wonderful gift who was our father.<\/p>\n
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