NBA TCCP Boss’ Dad For Burial Wednesday
By John Austin Unachukwu
THE Chairman, Technical committee on Conference Planning ( TCCP) in the Annual General Conference of the Nigeria Bar Association in Lagos, Mr. Tobenna Erojikwe, will lay his dad, Chief Edwin Ekemezie Erojikwe ro rest on Thursday, September 22, this year in his home town, Uruagu Nnewi.
Chief Erojikwe died five days after he turned 86.
The late Chief Edwin Ekemezie Erojikwe was an academic, a technologist and research scientist, who had a remarkable career working in many notable establishments, including the Veterinary Research Institute in Vom, Plateau State, Public Health Laboratory, Luton, England, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Berlin, West Germany and University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
“Chief Erojikwe was a prolific researcher whose scholarly works in Veterinary Medicine are extensively published in notable international journals. For four years, he served as Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, UNN Branch. Following his retirement from the University of Nigeria after an illustrious career that saw him serve in most of the university boards, including the UNN Community Bank, he continued in private consultancy until March, this year.
“Chief Erojikwe was an extraordinary man who impacted many lives through his philanthropy and his investment in principles.
He is survived by his wife, Chief Ebele Erojikwe, former principal University Secondary School, Nsukka) and several children who have distinguished themselves in different fields.
“The burial and funeral ceremonies have been fixed for Wednesday, September 21, 2022 (vigil mass) and Thursday, September 22 (burial and reception).
