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Dr A. U. Odiari in academic regalia (PhD Ohio State University 1982)
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Ambrose Odiari, 80 years old, born on December 7, 1938, and passed away on May 30, 2019. We will remember him forever.

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Euphemia Nwokorie
July 27, 2019
July 27, 2019
Prof. Amby Odiari was one time Head of the Department of Computer Science, Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). He established very cordial and healthy working ethos and relationships with his colleagues, staff and students. He was an ever willing teacher ready to impart knowledge to students and his colleagues at any time you approach him. He remained unassuming, calculated and wonderfully a humorous person.
The Department made impressive impact outside the University as students from the Department took park in inter-University Competitions and won laurels. We shall miss his jokes and reminiscences of what life is outside Nigeria especially in the UK where he lived and studied.
Prof., we enjoyed your presence at the Department since 2002. You were calm, loving and hardworking. You maintained a good relationship with both staff and students. We shall remember you fondly by the footprints you left in teaching, learning and Research in Computer and related disciplines.
Adieu Prof.
Signed

Dr. E.C. Nwokorie
Head, Department of Computer Science FUTO
Chukwudi Iloh
July 26, 2019
July 26, 2019
To:

One of the greatest men that ever lived

Sir,

It wasn't too long after you started supervising my project that we became friends, If not for your support, love, and care, I wouldn't have completed the project in time.

Quite amazing how you went as far as welcoming me into your home just so that I could meet up with the deadline. This remains the kindest gesture I had ever received from all my teachers, I'll always appreciate this.

You always treated me like a son, had the best for me at heart, an unrelenting commitment to helping me become a success, even when you were critically Ill, you were still interested in making life better for me.

Such selflessness hard to come by, an angel in a man. I never had a school father until I met you, I thank God for making our paths cross, In a short while I had learned so much from you, my only regret is that our journey together was short. You have made a mark in my heart that can't be erased

You will always hold a special place in my heart.

Rest in peace Sir



Your son

Chukwudi

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Euphemia Nwokorie
July 27, 2019
July 27, 2019
Prof. Amby Odiari was one time Head of the Department of Computer Science, Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). He established very cordial and healthy working ethos and relationships with his colleagues, staff and students. He was an ever willing teacher ready to impart knowledge to students and his colleagues at any time you approach him. He remained unassuming, calculated and wonderfully a humorous person.
The Department made impressive impact outside the University as students from the Department took park in inter-University Competitions and won laurels. We shall miss his jokes and reminiscences of what life is outside Nigeria especially in the UK where he lived and studied.
Prof., we enjoyed your presence at the Department since 2002. You were calm, loving and hardworking. You maintained a good relationship with both staff and students. We shall remember you fondly by the footprints you left in teaching, learning and Research in Computer and related disciplines.
Adieu Prof.
Signed

Dr. E.C. Nwokorie
Head, Department of Computer Science FUTO
Chukwudi Iloh
July 26, 2019
July 26, 2019
To:

One of the greatest men that ever lived

Sir,

It wasn't too long after you started supervising my project that we became friends, If not for your support, love, and care, I wouldn't have completed the project in time.

Quite amazing how you went as far as welcoming me into your home just so that I could meet up with the deadline. This remains the kindest gesture I had ever received from all my teachers, I'll always appreciate this.

You always treated me like a son, had the best for me at heart, an unrelenting commitment to helping me become a success, even when you were critically Ill, you were still interested in making life better for me.

Such selflessness hard to come by, an angel in a man. I never had a school father until I met you, I thank God for making our paths cross, In a short while I had learned so much from you, my only regret is that our journey together was short. You have made a mark in my heart that can't be erased

You will always hold a special place in my heart.

Rest in peace Sir



Your son

Chukwudi
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Wedding day in Lancashire, United Kingdom
On Ambys wedding day in Lancashire 1964
Document pictures of Prof A. U. Odiari
Outside University after giving a student lecture
At a formal university function as HOD
At one of Dr Amby Odiari's numerous lectures at tertiary institutions
On a holiday trip perhaps in Southport or Wales UK
Uche, Ian, Linda, Ambrose, James (Dr A. U. Odiari was their father)
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His Life

OBITUARY

July 12, 2019
by Eusebio Odiari

DR. A.U. ODIARI

Father, grandfather, and husband

Ambrose Umunna Odiari, passed away at his residence at No. 1 Patrick Iweanya Street Asaba in his 81st year on Thursday, May 30, 2019. He was born on 7th December 1938 in Enugu, Nigeria.

Dr. A. U. Odiari lived in Manchester and Leeds in the United Kingdom, Ohio in the United States of America, Enugu, Onitsha, Nnewi, Owerri, and Asaba in Nigeria. Dr Odiari was well known for his involvement and long service in education management and in academic tertiary institutions in Nigeria, and he wrote nine published academic books.

He was united in marriage in Lancashire UK on January 5th 1964 to former Ophthalmic Nurse Catherine Ngozi Okeke. He was also united in marriage in Onitsha Nigeria on 15th March 1982 to the former Dr. Laura Okuanata Onubogu.

Dr. A. U. Odiari is survived by five sons, Brian of Slough UK, Eusebio of Leeds/London UK, Ian of Dallas USA, Ambrose Jnr. of Ohio USA, and James of Ohio USA, ; and three daughters Sheila of London UK, Uche of Ohio USA, and Linda of Ohio USA. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.

Interment: Saturday 3rd August 2019.

Venue: Ime-Iba1 Odiari in Ogboli Olosi Village, Onitsha.

  • Onitsha customary Burial Tariffs (9:30 am)
  • Freemason traditional interment (10:30 am)
  • Open-air inter-denominational service (11:00 am)
  • Guest’s reception (11:30 am)
  • Traditional song and dance (12:30 pm)
  • Burial (16:30 pm)

Venue: 30 Adibua Onya (behind King’s Palace) Onitsha

In lieu of flowers and gifts, in memoriam donations may be made in support of interment costs to ‘Odiari’ account number 1000274372 Zenith Bank Nigeria. Thank you in anticipation!!

Recent stories

Daddy the great academician

August 2, 2019
by Sheila Odiari
An Iroko journeys on - Daddy you will be greatly missed. Its taken me a while to come to terms that you are no longer here with us. I've  been in denial,  pretending that you'll soon wake up. Despite all my efforts to keep you here on earth, God thought it's best you come to him to rest. I am thankful to God that you lived a fulfilled life. 80 years plus!!! Not many can boast of that these days. 
What I'll remember most is your zest for education. You believed that until one graduated with a PhD that person wasn't educated enough . You used to say "study hard", if not you'll end up as a shoe shiner or orange seller. The thought of hawking oranges on the street was unimaginable.  So  I studied hard. I could go on to narrate but I'll end up writing a book. That reminds me, I did promise to write a book about the ODIARI'S, this may be the write time.
 
As we prepare to lay you to rest, may your gentle soul rest in peace  Adieu daddy!!!! 
Your daughter Sheila

GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

July 18, 2019
by Deoracle Lion
God Be With You Till We Meet Again

How my heart saddened each moment I realized that you were no more is beyond human comprehension. But I know HEROES live forever, ergo, you will forever live in my heart. No wonder you chose to leave us on that special day, (30th May) the departed heroes were honored, and the church celebrated Christ Ascension. Indeed you were a great man, so respected and admired by many. A rare gem is no more, an emiratus professor is gone! Your sound academic knowledge is beyond comparison, a large vacuum has been created that cannot be filled, a hole has been dug that can't be covered, a wound has been opened that can hardly heal, the Iroko tree has fallen! He was a father, mentor, an educationist... 

As his student, he usually told us (his students) about his Manchester story, that was why he was popularly referred to as the Manchester man; again he would always tell us 'you guys problem is...ENGLISH! You don't understand English,' (and the class will be filled with laughter). Hmmm, what a father, he taught me how to respect people and be fearless; if I should complain how tough a situation is with me, Doc will always tell me 'just hang in there, do your best and leave the rest to God' each time I remembered your encouraging words,  my strength doubled and I will boldly face that situation. What I have become today, I owe to you. You were more than a father. Wished you would have lived longer than this, but I believe God knows the best because you fought to stay with us, even when your ill-health was weighing you down. I could recall a day I was so sobered and said I don't know what else to do, so that you could be strong again. You looked at me and said 'Onyii, you have done more than enough.' I know, no amount of tears will bring you back, else I would have done that. Because I remembered vividly a particular day I saw how down you were, I couldn't hold my tears and you told me to stop crying that it will worsen your situation and I had to hold myself and buried everything deep inside me. You were a special man to many and for me words alone cannot describe your exceptional qualities. You will be greatly missed by many. May the Lord grant you eternal rest in His bosom and let the perpetual light shine upon you (Amen). We shall meet on the resurrection morning when and where there will be no more sickness and pain. 
Adieu Doc!

From Onyii 


Adieu to a beloved father

July 18, 2019
by Nkem Uwaezuoke

Our hearts go out to the Odiari family at this difficult time.  May the love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead.

May your beloved father's soul rest in peace. He will always be remembered.

Take heart dear Sheila, Brian, Eusebio and others.

From Nkem & Chinedu Uwaezuoke 

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