Igwe Chijioke Nwankwo, Isuofia 11 of Nawfia has lost his son, Mr Kanayo Nwankwo.
Kanayo died in the United States of America as a result of tumor.
Igwe Chijioke who disclosed this said the death occurred in the early hours of Saturday, November 5.
Our correspondent gathered that Kanayo was a successful entrepreneur who owned and managed his private company in the United States of America.
In a tribute
“Death is a natural phenomenon, but at what age and time? Kanayo was very brilliant, as were my other children. His resilience was incredible. He fought the tumor with such bravery that I didn’t think he would ever leave us this early, at the peak of his life.
“My mother prayed for Kanayo relentlessly with my sisters . Kanayo knew the value of family. He kept in touch with every family member who had a means of communication .
He was constantly in touch with his younger brother Ezinma. They visited each other between Florida and New Hampshire.
‘I did a lot of research on cancer, and we discussed it. During the course of my research, I found that cancer runs in his maternal lineage,” he said.
Igwe Chijioke who said he received the sad news on Tuesday described Kanayo as a brave fighter and prayed for the repose of his soul.
He was survived by a son and a daughter.
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