Uchenna Ikonne Biography, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Wiki, Family, Children, Governor, PDP.

 

 

All you need to know about Professor Uchenna Eleazer Ikonne:, his bio, married, net worth, wife, children, son, daughter, state of origin, family, parents, siblings, education, career, house, cars, Instagram, twitter, PDP Governorship candidate, ABSU vice chancellor.

Full Name Uchenna Eleazer Ikonne
Known Also Prof. Uche Ikonne
Date of Birth August 15, 1956
Age 66 Years Old (as of 2022)
State of Origin  Abia State
Nationality Nigerian
Religion Christianity
Wife Barrister Lady Uzoamaka G. Uche Ikonne
Children Two Sons
Occupation Academic, Doctor, Professor
Net Worth $1 million
 

 
Biography and Wiki:
Who is Professor Uchenna Ikonne? His real full name is Uchenna Eleazer Ikonne, is widely known as Prof. Uche Ikonne is a Nigerian Administrator and Distinguished Professor of Optometry




Uchenna Ikonne came to prominent after being rumoured to be Governor Ikpeazu anointed candidate to succeed him in the 2023 Governorship election.
Date of Birth and Age:
How old Uchenna Eleazer Ikonne? Uchenna Ikonne was born on August 15, 1956 and he is currently 66 year old as of 2022.

 

 

Uchenna Ikonne Birthday:
The erudite professor Uchenna Eleazer Ikonne celebrates his birthday every year on August 15. Prof. Uchenna Ikonne celebrated his 66th birthday on August 15, 2022.
Prof. Ukenna Ikonne Death:
Prof. Uchenna Ikonne died on the 25th of January, 2023 in Abuja Hospital after suffering from a cardiac arrest that he could not survive.

 

State of Origin, Hometown:
Which state is Uchenna Ikonne from? Uche Ikonne originally hails from Agburuike-Nsulu in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area, Abia State, in the south eastern part of Nigeria.

Family, Parents, and Siblings:
Uchenna Ikonne was born into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Ikonne in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa. Details about his father, mother and siblings are not known.



Educational Background:
Uchenna Eleazer Ikonne attended the prestigious and famous Ngwa High School, Aba which later metamorphosed as the Faculty of Law and Aba Campus of the then Imo(now Abia) State University. He also had an academic stint at St. Augustine’s Grammar School, Nkwere, where he obtained his Higher School Certificate before proceeding to the Philippines where he studied Optometry, a course that sought to stand him out and distinguished him as an uncommon scholar.
At the Manila Central University, the Philippines, young Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne displayed awesome and enviable brilliance as a student of Optometry, where he not only earned a degree of Doctor of Optometry but in addition, graduated in a Specialist Master’s Degree programme in Hospital Optometric Practices and Administration.





His Career:
Uchenna Eleazer Ikonne on his return to Nigeria, Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne joined the former Imo (now Abia) State University, Etiti Campus, as a pioneer Academic Staff of the School of Optometry in 1986. He later rose to the apex of his Academic career as a Professor in 2006.

 

Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne possesses easily discernable intellectual, Academic and Social prowess which ignite a sense of ease. He also possesses awesome Social blending, Humour, Adaptability and Acceptability which endears him to all and sundry.
In continuation of his stupendous mastery of his chosen Profession and a colossus in the Optometry profession, Professor E. Uche Ikonne has made his incalculable and valuable services available to society and his professional bodies, culminating to his elevation as Chairman, Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria by the President, Commander-In-Chief, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.
Prior to his appointment as the 7th Substantive Vice-Chancellor, Abia State University, 1st December 2015 by the Visitor to the University and Governor, Abia State, Okezie Victor Ikpeazu Ph.D, Professor Ikonne held several Administrative offices including:
🔸 Rector, Abia State Polytechnic, Aba (on Rescue Mission)
🔸 Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), ABSU- 2010-2014
🔸Deputy Provost, College of Medicine and Health Sciences
🔸 Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences
🔸 Director, Institute of Distance Education (IDEA)
🔸 Head, Department of Optometry, ABSU.
A worthy Knight of St. Christopher, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, an Apostle of “Our Story Must Change” and 18th Inaugural Lecture Laureate of ABSU, “….Seeing is Believing”, Professor Ikonne is widely published in Local and International peer-reviewed Journals and Books.


Professor Ikonne has taken Abia State University from 93rd position, on assumption of Office in 2015, to 27th and 2nd Best State University in Nigeria in the 2020 Nigerian University Ranking and has practically Changed the Story of Abia State University, Academically and Infrastructurally, into an enviable Citadel of Learning.
Professor Ikonne’s positive impact to the Society and Humanity is incomparable. As a Role Model, we are determined to emulate his Worthy Legacies and Giant Strides.
On May 25th, 2022 Uchenna Ikonne emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate for the 2023 General Elections after winning the primary election with a total votes of 468 to clinch the ticket.

 

Awards/Recognition:
He has numerous Awards of Excellence and recognitions including:
🔸 Ikemba 1 of Agburuezeukwu
🔸 Ugo Mmuta of Abia State
🔸 2019 Most Outstanding Vice-Chancellor in Nigeria
🔸 Best Performing Vice-Chancellor (South-East) on Staff Welfare and Development
🔸 Icon of Nigerian Students
🔸 Senior Course Rep. Of ABSU Students etc.

 

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Married, Marriage, Wedding:
Is Uchenna Eleazer Ikonne married? Uchenna Eleazer Ikonne got married to his beautiful wife, Barrister Lady Uzoamaka G. Uche Ikonne, and they did their white wedding on February 8, 1975.



Uchenna Eleazer Ikonne Wife:
Who is Uche Ikonne’s wife, name and picture? Uche Ikonne’s wife is Barrister Lady Uzoamaka G. Uche Ikonne, she is the Permanent Secretary/Solicitor-General, Abia State.
Uchenna Ikonne Children, Sons:
Prof. Uche Ikonne and wife Lady Uzoamaka Ikonne has two handsome sons from their marriage.

 

Uchenna Ikonne’s Net Worth:
Uchenna Ikonne is currently one of the most richest vice Chancellor with an estimated net worth of about $1 million US dollars.
Uchenna Ikonne House and Cars:
Professor Uchenna Ikonne lives in a beautiful house and Owns some beautiful car. He also has an official car which he drives.

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