A jovial man and a beloved husband, son, father, brother, cousin, nephew, uncle, friend, and colleague, Ikenna John Nnodim left this world unexpectedly to join the Saints on December 10, 2023.
Born to the family of Bartholomew Chukwuemeka Nnodim and Joy Nnodim (nee Areh), of Umueze, Umuonyiri, lkeduru Local Government Area, Imo State. Ikenna was a precocious child with soft manners and a radiant personality that endeared him to many. He was the eldest of five children and excelled in the many roles he played in his early years - as a first child and son.
Ikenna's early education at Federal Staff School, Kaduna and later, Labayi International school and Federal Government College, Malali, Kaduna, laid the foundation for a brilliant academic career. In 2004, Ikenna earned his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with honors from the Federal University of Technology, Minna.
Throughout his professional journey, Ikenna showcased his talents and leadership in various capacities. As a Project Executive at Genesis Energy Group, he championed marketing strategies for renewable energy, oversaw the generation and distribution of energy to the Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority in Calabar, and played a pivotal role in the operation and maintenance of an 84MW power plant in Port Harcourt Refinery.
During his tenure as the Technical/Business Development Manager at WFC Utilities Limited, Ikenna excelled in the supply, installation, and maintenance of prepaid water meters in Abuja. His ability to interface with financial and technical partners and his strong customer relationship management skills significantly contributed to the success of the projects.
Ikenna's commitment to community development was evident during his time as a Site Civil Engineer at Beautiful Flowers Ltd. From January 2012 to February 2014, he played a key role in the construction of a 200-unit hostel accommodation and the renovation of educational facilities in Kaduna State. His skills in site supervision and effective project management left a lasting impact.
In the banking sector, Ikenna contributed significantly during his tenure at Oceanic Bank International Plc and Diamond Bank Plc, showcasing his expertise in credit analysis, documentation, and customer relationship management.
Beyond his professional achievements, Ikenna was a man of diverse interests. His love for networking, family and friends, chess, and his children enriched his life and left lasting memories with those who had the privilege of knowing him. He loved to be happy and to see everyone around him happy. He loved the idea of one big happy family and did his best to ensure his family - nuclear and extended were happy. He always found a way to see joy even in hard situations. He was very bubbly and full of life. He fought the good fight to the end. His laughter filled every room and had a way of putting smiles on faces.
Despite his short sojourn on earth, Ikenna lived a purposeful life. His impact on those he left behind – his wife Debbie, his children Nicole, Neysa, Nadia and Nathan, his mom and dad, and his siblings Chineye, Nkiruka, Kelechi and Uche is undeniable, and he will live on in their individual and collective memories. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
As a member of Crocodile City Connect (Croc Conn), he was "first among equals", always put himself forward for every idea that will better the friends and mates he grew up with in Kaduna. Even in his last days, he was a “gentleman's gentleman”. Willing to listen, willing to help. Mere words cannot describe what he meant to everyone who he came across in life, he was a bit of everything one will wish to be in life.
May his gentle and peaceful soul rest in perfect peace.
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