Our father, Mr Ifeanyichukwu Enoch Nwizu, was a brilliant and compassionate man who left an impression on everyone he met. Dad held a First & Masters degree in Engineering and retired as General Manager and Director of Texaco Nigeria Limited in 1994. After he retired from Texaco, he ran a manufacturing company for a further 20 years before finally leaving business to concentrate on his family and golf; a game he loved and played religiously until his death on the 16th of July, 2020, at 84.

Dad loved his family and spent many years coaching and mentoring his grandchildren. From impacting his love for numbers, to sharing the diverse and interesting history of his family, he loved nothing more than being part of his grandchildren’s life. He had a unique ability to touch a chord in everyone he came into contact with, irrespective of how old they were. His infectious laugh was loudest, especially in the company of his many grandchildren.

A fervent believer of God and unapologetic protector of the truth, he will be remembered for his patience and remarkably even temperament. He was also an avid reader, loved red wine  and keen sportsman who was fiercely independent and let very few things interrupt his weekly games of golf. We also need to add that he was never ever late for a meeting.

We, his family, are utterly heartbroken by his passing and will miss him more than words will capture. He was a beautiful soul, a rare shining light of truth and we are all privileged to have had him as our father.

Rest in perfect peace, dearest, precious Dad. We will never forget you.