Chukwuma Azikiwe
Chukwuma Azikiwe | |
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| Born | Chukwuma Bamidele Azikiwe February 1940 |
| Died | 10 May 2015 (aged 75) Onitsha, Anambra State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Harvard Business School |
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| Title | Owelle-Osowa-Anya of Onitsha |
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Chief Chukwuma Bamidele Azikiwe (February 1940 – 10 May 2015) was a Nigerian diplomat and political figure. He was the second Owelle-Osowa-Anya of Onitsha and the eldest son of President Nnamdi Azikiwe, the first holder of the chieftaincy.[2]
Education and political career
Azikiwe studied and graduated from Harvard Business School in 1964. He ran unsuccessfully for the Social Democratic Party Anambra State gubernatorial nomination in 1991.[2] After his father died in 1996, he succeeded him as the second Owelle-Osowa-Anya of Onitsha.[3][4]
Death
Azikiwe died at Borommeo Hospital in Onitsha on 10 May 2015 at the age of 75. He is said to have suffered from respiratory ailments prior to his death.[2]
References
- ^ Emmanuel Obe (22 August 2014). "Azikiwe calls for immortalisation of Adadevoh". The Punch. Archived from the original on 18 September 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ a b c Vincent Ujumadu (12 May 2015). "Zik's first son, Chukwuma, dies at 75". Vanguard. Awka. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "Obiano Commiserates with Azikiwe Family". The Sun. 12 May 2015. Archived from the original on 10 August 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2015.
- ^ "Sons and Daughters of Independence Heroes". Thisday. 29 September 2012. Archived from the original on 8 October 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2015.