HRH IGWE Alexander Ene Chioke was born on 22nd November 1922. He was the first son of Nze Eluwe Chioke Nwene and Nwaka Nwene, both in loving memory
IGWE Chioke was enrolled at school by his father in 1928. In January 1935, IGWE Chioke was admitted into Government School, Udi. The school was renamed St. Thomas' School, Udi in January 1936 following its take-over by the Catholic Mission. At St. Thomas, Igwe learnt the tenets of Christianity, memorised both English and Igbo catechisms and was baptised. At baptism, he was named "Alexander" after Alexander the Great.
Igwe Chioke obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in high grades and graduated as the only candidate from his school who passed the entrance examination to Christ the King's College (CKC), Onitsha.
Qualifications of HRH IGWE A.E CHIOKE:
Catholic Mission Standard Six Certificate, 1941.
First School Leaving Certificate, No.19764, 1941.
Teachers Higher Elementary (Grade 2) Certificate, 1946.
Teacher Grade I Certificate, 1951.
General Certificate of Education, 1954.
University of London, Certificate of Registration as External student, No. 10604, 1955.
Durham University, B.A. Economics Studies, 1964.
University of Strathclyde, Postgraduate Certificate in Finance and Accounting, 1977.
Kano State Government and Strathclyde Business School, Certificate in Management of Government Finances, 1983.
Igwe Chioke esteemed a life of humility, dignity, generosity, courage and faith in Almighty God. A pillar of support to the family, many friends and associates, and the entire Obioma community. He would be fondly missed by many people whose lives he touched in different ways.
He is survived by;
Ogugua Chioke - Son
Angela Chioke - Daughter
Uchenwa Chioke - Daughter
Ikechukwu Chioke - Son
Osondu Chioke - Son
Obiageli Onwe - Daughter
Modester Chioke - daughter -in-Law
Yvonne Chioke - Daughter -in-Law
Ikechukwu Onwe - Son-In-Law
Ijeoma Chinenye Chioke - Daughter-In-Law
15 grandchildren (plus one in view)
And many extended family and friends.
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| Ikechukwu Chioke & daughter |
Obioma Burial Carnival, celebrating en mass the life and times of HRH IGWE ALEXANDER ENE CHIOKE ksm NGWU II OF OBIOMA/1922 - 2015
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