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First general manager of NAN Onuorah Nzekwu dies at 89
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First general manager of NAN Onuorah Nzekwu dies at 89

by  Akinyemi Akinrujomu 1 min read

Onuorah Nzekwu, an author who wrote one of Nigeria's most popular novels for kids 'Eze goes to school' has died.

News Agency of Nigeria reports that Nzekwu, the pioneer general manager of the agency, died on Friday, April 21.

The death has been confirmed by his family, the report says.

First general manager of NAN Onuorah Nzekwu dies at 89
Onuorah Nzekwu will foreever be remembered for his kids novel 'Eze goes to school'

Nzekwu died by 4.30pm at his home in Onitsha, Anambra state, where he had been living in retirement, a family member Louis Chuke said.

Nzekwu joined the Federal Civil Service as an editorial assistant at the Nigeria Magazine Division of the Federal Ministry of Information.

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He worked as an editorial assistant from 1956 to 1958 when took over the position of editor-in-chief of the magazine.

Eze goes to school author Onuorah Nzekwu dies at 89
The kid's novel 'Eze goes to school'

In 1966, when the Nigerian civil war broke out, he transferred his services to the Eastern Nigeria Public Service and returned to the federal service at the end of the crisis in 1970.

He served as General Manager of NAN from 1979 to 1985.

Nzekwu wrote Troubled Dust, a novel that recounts the experiences of the civil war.

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Source: Legit.ng

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Akinyemi Akinrujomu Akinyemi Akinrujomu is a professionally-trained journalist with over 17 years of experience. His knowledge spans print, broadcast, and online media. He has worked in several top media organizations in Nigeria. He has also pioneered several print media publications. He is a graduate of History and International Studies from the Lagos State University and he also holds a professional National Diploma in Journalism. He loves reading, travelling and listening to music.

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