The All Progressives Congress (APC) USA Chapter is grieving the loss of one of its founding members, Professor Francis Osita Onukwuli, Sr., who passed away on November 27, 2024, after a brief illness.
Professor Onukwuli, born on August 5, 1955, was a distinguished educator and leader who served as the national publicity secretary of the APC USA Chapter.
Throughout his career, Professor Onukwuli demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to the community. He served as the first secretary general and later the second president of the Igbo Union, Atlanta, USA, and was the first president of Idemili United of Atlanta, Georgia. He was also a founding member of the Action Congress of Nigeria USA Chapter (ACN-USA).
Some of the former executives of APC-USA who worked alongside Professor Onukwuli include Professor Adesegun Labinjo, Chief Emeka Molokwu, Dr Ismaila Maigyara, Honourable Khairat Animashaun-Ajiboye, Dr Elizabeth Olagunju, Honorable Kunle Masha, Judge Dele Alade among many others.
Professor Onukwuli’s passing deeply saddens the APC USA family , and the party extends its heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. The party said his commitment to the party’s vision and values would be deeply missed.
“The entire Igbo community in Georgia and America has lost a rare gem, and the APC USA Chapter requests thoughts and prayers during this sorrowful time,” the party said.
“A requiem service will be held in Jonesboro, Georgia, on February 7, 2025, to honour Professor Onukwuli’s life and legacy. In accordance with his family’s wishes, he will be laid to rest in his motherland, Nigeria,” the party added.
