Prof. Uchenna Ikonne biography, age, education, profession, and financial status.
Uchenna Ikonne is a Nigerian professor of optometry. He was designated as the 7th Substantive Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University in December 2015. Before this, he served as the Rector of Abia State Polytechnic in Aba (on a Rescue Mission) from 2014 to 2015.
Uchenna Ikonne Biography & Profile Summary
| Full Name | Uchenna Eleazer Ikonne |
| Also Known As | Prof. Uche Ikonne |
| Birth Date | August 15, 1956 |
| Current Age | 67 Years Old (as of 2023) |
| Home State | Abia State |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Faith | Christianity |
| Spouse | Barrister Lady Uzoamaka G. Uche Ikonne |
| Offspring | Two Sons |
| Profession | Academician, Medical Practitioner, Professor |
| Financial Status | $1 million |
Uchenna Ikonne Home State, Origin
What state does Uchenna Ikonne originate from? Uche Ikonne is originally from Agburuike-Nsulu in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area, Abia State, located in southeastern Nigeria.
Uchenna Ikonne Birth Date and Age
What is the age of Uchenna Eleazer Ikonne? Uchenna Ikonne was born on August 15, 1956, and he was 66 years old before his demise.
The scholarly professor Uchenna Eleazer Ikonne commemorates his birthday annually on August 15. Prof. Uchenna Ikonne marked his 66th birthday on August 15, 2022.
Uchenna Ikonne: Family, Ancestry, and Siblings:
Uchenna Ikonne was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ikonne in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa. Information regarding his father, mother, and siblings remains undisclosed.
Academic Background
Uchenna Eleazer Ikonne attended the renowned Ngwa High School, Aba, which later evolved into the Faculty of Law and Aba Campus of the then Imo (now Abia) State University. He also had a brief educational period at St. Augustine’s Grammar School, Nkwere, where he acquired his Higher School Certificate before moving to the Philippines to study Optometry, a discipline that set him apart and marked him as a distinguished scholar.
At Manila Central University, Philippines, the young Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne exhibited extraordinary and admirable intelligence as an Optometry student, where he not only obtained a Doctor of Optometry degree but also graduated from a Specialist Master’s Degree program in Hospital Optometric Practices and Administration.
Uchenna Ikonne Demise
The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Abia State, Prof. Uche Ikonne, passed away on January 25, 2023.
This was verified in a statement by his son, Dr. Chikezie Uche-Ikonne, on Wednesday.
The statement mentioned;
I am saddened to announce the passing of my beloved father, Prof Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne, who departed at the National Hospital Abuja today, January 25, 2023, at 4 am following a short illness.
Uchenna Ikonne: His Professional Journey
Eleazar Uchenna returned to Nigeria in 1986 and became part of the former Imo (now Abia) State University, Etiti Campus, as a founding Academic Staff member of the School of Optometry. In 2006, he reached the zenith of his academic journey by becoming a Professor.
Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne possesses notable intellectual, educational, and social talents that evoke a sense of ease. He also has exceptional social interaction skills, humor, versatility, and acceptance, qualities that endear him to all.
Professor E. Uche Ikonne, a giant in the Optometry field, has rendered countless invaluable services to society and his professional organizations, leading to his appointment as Chairman of the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Registration Board of Nigeria by the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.
Prior to his selection as the 7th Substantive Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University on December 1, 2015, Professor Ikonne held various key administrative roles.
- Rector of Aba State Polytechnic (on Rescue Mission)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of ABSU from 2010 to 2014.
- Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Director of the Institute of Distance Education (IDEA), Head of the Department of Optometry, ABSU.
- Professor Ikonne is a distinguished Knight of St. Christopher, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, an advocate of “Our Story Must Change,” and the 18th Inaugural Lecture Laureate of ABSU, “….Seeing is Believing.” He has been extensively published in both local and international peer-reviewed journals and books.
Professor Ikonne has elevated Abia State University from 93rd to 27th place and recognized it as the 2nd Best State University in Nigeria in the 2020 Nigerian University Ranking. He has fundamentally transformed Abia State University into a prestigious Citadel of Learning, both academically and infrastructurally.
Professor Ikonne’s contributions to society and humankind are unmatched. We are committed to following his exemplary legacies and impressive strides as a Role Model.
On May 25, 2022, Uchenna Ikonne was chosen as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate for the 2023 General Elections after winning the primary with 468 votes.
Awards/Recognition
He has garnered numerous accolades 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) in Staff Welfare and Development
- Icon of Nigerian Students
- Senior Course Representative of ABSU Students, etc.
Uchenna Ikonne’s Financial Status:
Uchenna is presently among the wealthiest vice Chancellors with an estimated financial worth of about $1 million US dollars.
