Former Governor Chimaroke Nnamani loses wife to Sickle Cell Disease

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Former Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani, has lost his wife, the former First Lady of the State.

Her death followed complications from sickle cell disease and cerebral aneurysm.


A statement by Dan Nwomeh, Media Consultant to the family, said: “Mr. Chimaroke F. Nnamani, on behalf of the Nwankwo Anike Nnamani family of Amaiyi Amakpu Agbani, in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, has announced the passing of his mother and former first lady of Enugu State, Mrs. Nnenna Agnes Nnamani. She was aged 47 years.

Her premature death occurred in the evening of Friday, 4th September, 2015 in Orlando, Florida, United States, following complications from sickle cell disease and cerebral aneurysm.


Mr..Nnamani thanks all and sundry for their support and prayers, while further burial arrangements will be announced by the family.”