The Okorafor family of Arochukwu, Abia State has announced burial rites for their son Professor Chris Aniche Okorafor who died on Friday 10th of February, 2023 after a long battle with dementia.
Prof. Okorafor who passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home town Amuvi, Arochukwu is an alumnus of the University of Nigeria Nsukka, class of 1966 with a Second Class Upper Division. He earned the Canadian Scholarship for postgraduate studies to the University of Alberta.
The family in a press release signed by Nwa Mazi Chris Aniche Okorafor (Jnr.) said the late Senior Lecturer of Accountancy in the University of Nigeria assisted in the establishment of the department of postgraduate courses.
Professor Okorafor is one of the first 5 Nigerian Professors in Accounting.
The family said he is survived by his wife, Dr Barr. Carol Dike Okorafor, children
Aniche Chris Okorafor Jr & Achinivu Albert Okorafor, Ejituru Regina Okorafor
Daughter, grandchildren, Brothers, Sisters, Cousins, Nephews, Nieces and a host of other relatives.
According to burial arrangements as announced by the family, there will be a wake keep on Friday, 17/3/2023, 5pm at his residence in Abuja, House B99, Road C
Saraha Home Security Estate Kafe District, Gwarinpa, Abuja
It said said that on Sunday, 9th April 2023 Funeral Party leaves Nkwunabu for flag stops at Ujari Arochukwu, Visit to Eze Aro’s Palace, Reception at Ogo Amuvi, brief stop at his father’s house, Amuvi Arochukwu.
Other activities marked for the 9th of Apriil are Flag Stop at his sisters house, Reception at his home, Amuvi, Arochukwu and a 9pm an all night – Social Wake.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, 10th of April, 2023 at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Amuvi, Arochukwu followed by entertainment of guests in his Compound and visitations by in-laws.
Professor Okorafor was also a former Director, Development Finance and Investment Company Limited (DFIC), Owerri, where he created the now popular Imo State Transport and the Imo State Building and Investment Company.
He was Former Vice Chancellor of Novena University Ogume, Delta State.
The late Professor Okorafor has authored numerous academic publications and several other traditional and historic titles relating to his home town Arochukwu.
Mazi Prof. Okorafor was an Okpankpo Aro (Eze Aro privy council) he was also a past President General of Amuvi Welfare Union and Ochiudo title holder.
The family announced that tributes should be sent to http:/www.forevermissed.com/profchris-aniche-okorafor/about
