Prof. Ikonne was a former Vice Chancellor of the Abia state University Uturu.
A message by the family posted on social media platforms reads:
I regret to announce the death of my dear father, Prof Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne, who died at the National Hospital Abuja today, 25th January 2023 by 4am after (sic) a brief illness.
He was recovering after taking proper treatment in the United Kingdom but relapsed a few days ago leading to multiple cardiac arrests which he didn’t recover from.
Further details and arrangements would be made known to the public after deliberations and meetings are made within the family.
Thank you.
Dr Uche- Ikonne Chikezie
For the family.