By TINA TIMOTHY

Professor Frank Ndili, Nigeria’s first Nuclear Physicist and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has died.

An announcement by his family said he died on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.

Born on October 6, 1934, in his hometown, Asaba, Delta State, Professor Ndili died at the age of 89.

The obituary announcement said: “The Family of Professor Frank and Dame Edna Ndili, wish to announce with deep sorrow, yet with gratitude to God for a Glorious, Excellent, and Exemplary life well-lived, the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Patriarch – Professor Frank Nwachukwu Ndili.

“This sad event took place on February 13, 2024. He passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

“Professor Frank N. Ndili – Ph.D Cantab, F.InstP (October 6, 1934 to February 13, 2024)– Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Emeritus Professor of Nuclear Physics, is survived by his beloved wife Dame Edna Ndili, his children – Dr. Isioma Ndili-Nwokolo, Dr. Amaechi Ndili, Dr. Awele Ndili, Dr. Ogugua Ndili Obi, Dr. Unoma Ndili Okorafor, Dr. Obianuju Ndili, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, nieces, nephews and many more. He had an everlasting legacy of Leadership, Love, and Excellence.

“May his great, generous, loving, and kind soul rest in perfect.”