Professor Uche Ikonne biography, net worth, career, age, state of origin, death, politics, education and more
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Professor Uche Ikonne was a Nigerian Optometry professor and the Vice Chancellor of the Abia state University.
He had previously served as the Rector of the Abia state Polytechnic and also the Deputy Vice Chancellor at the Abia state University. Professor Uche Ikonne became the 7th Substantive Vice chancellor of the Abia state University.
Professor Uche Ikonne was the gubernatorial candidate of people’s democratic party in Abia state.
He was announced dead on the 25th of January 2023 by his son after a brief battle with illness.
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Professor Uche Ikonne profile
Name: Uchenna Ikonne Eleazar
Date of birth: 15th August 1956
Age: 66 years’ old
State of origin: Abia state
Nationality: Nigerian
Occupation: Professor, Vice Chancellor and politician
Net worth: $400,000
Professor Uche Ikonne biography (Early life)
Professor Uche Ikonne was born on the 15th of August 1956 in Agburuike, Nsulu in Isiala Nwa north, Abia state.
Professor Uche Ikonne education
Prof Uche Ikonne attended Ngwa high school in Aba of Abia state, and then proceeded to study Optometry at Manila central university, Philippines.
He graduated with a Specialist Master’s degree in hospital administration at St. Jude College also in the Philippines.
Prof. Uche Ikonne obtained a doctor of Philosophy degree in Environmental health science from Abia state University.
Professor Uche Ikonne career
Professor Uche Ikonne was a Nigerian Optometry professor and the Vice Chancellor of the Abia state University.
He had previously served as the Rector of the Abia state Polytechnic and also the Deputy Vice Chancellor at the Abia state University. Professor Uche Ikonne became the 7th Substantive Vice chancellor of the Abia state University.
In 1985 he served as consulting optometrist at the Park Lane General Hospital, Enugu
He held the following positions:
- Head, Department of Optometry – Abia State University
- Director, Institute for Distance Education, Abia State University
- Acting Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, Abia State University
- Deputy Provost, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, Abia State University
Professor Uche Ikonne politics
Professor Uche Ikonne was the gubernatorial candidate of people’s democratic party in Abia state.
Professor Uche Ikonne positions held
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- Member, Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria from 1993 to date
- Chairman of the Education Committee, 1993 to date
- Chairman, Disciplinary Committee, 2007 to date
- Vice-Chairman, Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria, 2009 to date
- Registrar, Nigerian Postgraduate College of Optometrists
- Professor Ikonne won the African Optometric Educator Award of the year 2003 and the Distinguished Merit Award of the Nigerian Optometric Association, 2006
Professor Uche Ikonne wife
Professor Uche Ikonne was married to Lady Uzoamaka G. Uche Ikonne and together they had two sons.
Professor Uche Ikonne net worth
Professor Uche Ikonne net worth has been estimated at $300,000.
Professor Uche Ikonne death
He was announced dead on the 25th of January 2023 by his son after a brief battle with illness.
Statement by his son Dr Chikezie Uche-Ikonne
The statement read, “I regret to announce the death of my dear father, Prof Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne, who died at the National Hospital Abuja today January 2023 25, by 4 am after a brief illness.
“He was recovering after taking proper treatment in the United Kingdom but relapsed a few days ago leading to multiple cardiac arrests from which he didn’t recover from.
“Further details and arrangements would be made known to the public after deliberations and meetings are made within the family”.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Where is Professor Uche Ikonne from?
He is from Umuahia in Abia state
How old is Professor Uche Ikonne?
He is 66 years’ old
What is Prof. Uche Ikonne net worth?
Professor Uche Ikonne net worth has been estimated at $300,000.
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