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THE Ezechukwu family of Amesi in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State has announced the death of Aloysius Uchenna Ezechukwu.
Ezechukwu, 68, died on Friday, February 26, 2021 in Abuja.
Ezechukwu was a notable writer, journalist, columnist, publisher and media consultant, who contributed over 2,000 articles, reports, essays, commentaries to several media organisations in Nigeria and abroad.
As a Polyglot, Ezechukwu wrote and spoke fluently in English, French and German languages. He also had working knowledge of Spanish and Hausa languages.
Ezechukwu had a successful career that spanned over four decades in journalism, media management, re-branding and reputation management that took him across Nigeria and internationally. He established newspapers and magazines as well as managed many hitherto ‘untouchable’ political organisations and individuals, turned the tide in their favour.
At various times, he wrote weekly columns for many newspapers, including The Satellite, Nigerian Tribune, Leadership and The Sun newspapers.
He was also a member of the Editorial Board of Daily Trust and The Union, and chairman of Editorial Board of The Authority newspapers.
Ezechukwu was also the author of several books, including but not limited to: Abacha, The Man and The Myth (1997); In God’s Hands (1999); The Land of The Risen Sun (2008); Ojukwu, The ‘Rebel’ I Served (2012).
He was a nationalist, patriot and bridge-builder, who deployed his skills, talents, network and energy to forge frontiers of unity, inclusiveness and progress of our dear country Nigeria, as well as a strong voice for the Igbo people of Nigeria.
A member of the Igwe-in-Council, Ezechukwu held the traditional title of Onukwube 1 of Amesi in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.
– Mar. 4, 2021 @ 09:24 GMT
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