Chike Akunyili’s biography: age, death, what you should know about Dora Akunyili’s husband

In the past few hours, Nigerians have flocked to various platforms to respond to the passing of Dr Chike Akunyili, who reports indicate was slain by unidentified attackers.

Accounts revealed that Dr Akunyili was gunned down on Tuesday evening along with seven others at Nkpor in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Following the news of his demise, the political elite, particularly, have reacted to the unfortunate event, with figures like Pres. Muhammadu Buhari urging security forces to ensure justice for the culprits.

Nigeria’s intelligence agency, the Department of State Services, also referred to as the DSS, recently asserted that its personnel were not involved in the assassination of Dr Chike Akunyili.

The DSS made this assertion in a public statement released on Wednesday while addressing a social media clip alleging its involvement in the incident.

According to the DSS Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, he termed the allegations against the security agency as unfounded and irrational.

For those unfamiliar, Dr Chike Akunyili was the spouse of the late former Minister of Information and the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, Prof. Dora Akunyili.

This article aims to highlight essential information regarding Dr Chike Akunyili; continue reading for further details.

Profile Summary

Name	Chike Akunyili
Gender	Male
Age	In his early 60’s
Nationality	Nigerian
Death	28th September 2021

Dr Chike Akunyili’s Biography

Dr Chike Akunyili was widely recognized as the husband of the late Prof. Dora Akunyili. Although his birth date remains unknown, he is estimated to be in his early 60’s.

Education

Chike Akunyili reportedly graduated with distinctions from the medical school where he pursued medicine and surgery; he practiced as a physician in Nigeria for over two decades.

Career

Chike Akunyili was both a physician and a devoted husband as he provided financial assistance for his wife’s studies in pharmacology. He accompanied the late Dora to India for treatment of an endometrial carcinoma, a condition that sadly led to her death in 2014.

Dr Chike Akunyili, at the time of his passing, oversaw the St Leo’s Hospital, which was reported to be one of the largest in Enugu State.

Personal life

Dr Chike Akunyili was wed to Dora Nkem Akunyili; their marriage was blessed with six children and numerous grandchildren. Their children include Ijeoma, Edozie, Somto, Njideka, Chidiogo, and Obumneme.