Humanitarian and Children Education Advocate, Queen Irene Onwuka Loses Father

Popular Advocate for Children Education and founder of Queen Irene Onwuka Foundation, Queen Irene Onwuka has lost her father, Chief Dickson Onwuka Anagha 

A native of Abiriba in Ohafia local government area in Abia State, Chief Onwuka died at the age 76.

He is a respected community leader and devout Christian who helped in shaping the lives of her children, enabling them to become active contributors in the discourse for national development. 

The late Onwuka was said to have lived a fulfilling life, advocating for unity and peaceful co-existence in his community and offering a shoulder of support to many. He shared close bond with the daughter who she sees as her first role model.

He is believed to have a humongous influence in the lives of young people through mentorship and guidance. 

His daughter's Queen Irene Onwuka peace  Foundation is a non-governmental organization with a core focus on child education, persons with disabilities, women advocate. 

She was recently appointed a Special Envoy in Education by the International Forum for Peace and Diplomacy (IFPD), reflecting the organization's firm belief that education is the foundation of Africa's long-term peace, economic transformation, and sustainable development. 

Queen Onwuka has also made significant impact in the society especially in the lives of children whose future she has consistently remained critical of. 

Her Foundation recently signed a historic partnership agreement with the office of Senior Special Assistant to the President on Special Needs, aiming to increase efforts to empower people with special needs and persons with disabilities in Nigeria. 

Not long ago, Queen Irene Onwuka foundation in collaboration with Lagos State government hosted a quiz competition for primary schools in the state, in addition to a creative writing competition in Abuja where schools won mouth-watering prizes for their outstanding performances. 

Meanwhile, friends and associates have continued to send condolence messages to Queen Irene and members of her family over the passing of their beloved dad, urging them to take solace in the exemplary life he led.