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In Loving Memory of

Chukwudi Martin Ogbueche

Chukwudi Martin Ogbueche studied at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), Glasgow, United Kingdom, for a Doctorate in Philosophy in an interdisciplinary project that involved the School of Health and Life Sciences and the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment. He was awarded a prestigious and competitive international scholarship by GCU in 2021 to undertake research on the topic of music-based gaming to improve arm function after stroke, under the supervision of Dr. Katie Thomson (his Director of Studies), Dr. Don Knox and Prof. Frederike van Wijck. As a PhD team, we had the privilege and joy to work with Chukwudi, and get to know him over the almost 2½ years that he was with us at GCU. 

Chukwudi was thriving in his PhD; as a curious learner he was intellectually agile and enjoyed giving us ‘crash courses’ on new topics that he had explored in between supervisory sessions. He had an exemplary work ethic and strived to deliver work at a professional standard. Whilst being dedicated to his own project, Chukwudi always managed to make time to support others in their aspirations. If anything, we had to encourage Chukwudi sometimes to prioritise his own research. Chukwudi was also keen to hone his academic teaching abilities, and as he was wise beyond his years, countless fellow students benefitted not only from his burgeoning lecturing skills but also from his generous mentorship. Chukwudi’s abilities were appreciated both within GCU and wherever he presented his work at professional conferences.  The lovely thing about Chukwudi was that he always remained modest and continued to look for new opportunities to learn.

Chukwudi was planning to build a life together with his wonderful wife Muna, whom he had married only recently, and was supporting his younger siblings to create the best possible futures for them. He was so proud and happy when his younger brother Somkenechukwu joined him at GCU for his Masters degree qualification.

Chukwudi’s sudden, untimely and entirely unexpected death has left everyone who knew him bereft. It has stopped an exceptionally bright, dedicated and kind-spirited young man in his promising tracks. With his unique warmth, gentle sense of humour, and the sparkle in his eyes that would light up a room, Chukwudi will be deeply missed: by us as his PhD supervisors, his research group colleagues, his confrères in the GCU Student Association and in all the other communities that Chukwudi was such a generous contributor to.

Our thoughts and prayers are especially with his wife Munachi Nkechi Okonkwo, his mother Mrs. Nneka Ifediora, his other brothers, sisters and wider family, whom he always spoke of with such love and affection. We are keenly aware that your loss is too profound for words.  However, we hope that the memories and images, shared by those who knew Chukwudi, will bring you some consolation and the reassurance that, together, we will continue to treasure Chukwudi’s memory.

With our heartfelt condolences,

Katie Thomson, Don Knox and Frederike van Wijck

Book Owner: Katie Thomson

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Katie Elliott

Chukwudi was a PhD colleague of mine.  He was an intelligent and kind man who was always brimming full of passion for his subject matter.  I enjoyed listening to Chukwudi telling us about his important work.  Chukwudi shone very brightly, bringing energy to any room he was in.  I was interested to learn that Chukwudi translates as God, God has blessed us.  This is how the GCU community feels about Chukwudi. I am so very deeply sorry for your loss….
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Lesley Scobbie

Chukwudi always had a smile on his face! He radiated positive energy and was a great person to be around. He was also really helpful! Last time I saw him was at the UK Stroke Forum in December. I was at the poster presentation section and coudn’t work out how to use the big computer screens to access the posters. I saw Chukwudi and headed right over to him to explain my dilemma. He just smiled his typical “don’t worry, everything will be ok” kind of smile and patiently showed me how to access the posters. He then talked me through his own poster which was (of course) brilliant! I could have shared more stories about my chats with Chukwudi. They all share the same theme about how nice, friendly, helpful and enthusiastic he was – his energy was always positive and great to be around. We will miss Chukwudi terribly in our GCU SYNERGY Research Group. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. …
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Elena Ierardi

Dear Chukwudi, it was an enormous privilege to be your colleague and moreover to be your friend. You were such an inspiration to us all, it is still hard to believe and to accept what has happened to you. We will all miss you. Our heartfelt condolences to your wife, your mother, your siblings, the rest of your family, friends and colleagues. Love from your Italian friends, Gabriele Arran, Leonardo Harris, Elena+Lorenzo…
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Rosalind Willis

I just heard the sad news today about my former student, Chukwudi Ogbueche. Chukwudi won a Commonwealth Scholarship to study the Masters in Gerontology (Distance Learning) at the University of Southampton, where I was his personal tutor in 2019/20. That was a difficult year for our students, with the start of the pandemic, but Chukwudi pursued his studies with commitment and talent, and he was awarded his MSc with Distinction in December 2020. Later, Chukwudi collaborated with me and one of our other alumni to co-author a journal article. I will always be honoured that I was able to support him in his Masters studies, and I was very proud to see him go on to PhD studies. My condolences to his family and friends.  Rosalind Willis (University of Southampton)…
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Dee

Pitch…you were indeed every good thing said about you. You were kind, wise beyond your years, intelligent, gentle, selfless, humble and extremely driven. When I heard about your untimely passing from a mutual friend, my mind was unwilling to comprehend it at first, but as he spoke…I broke down in uncontrollable sobs. I remember repeating “Please God, please God…” on my knees over and over and over again…hoping for a miracle. That day and the following days after, I was reminded how definite…how final life could be.  I haven’t met a lot of people like you. You were someone great. You had immense promise…so much more to do, so much already done, so many people proud of how far you’d come, even more waiting patiently to celebrate with you at the end of your Doctorate journey…but never this end, no one imagined this end. I pray God grants your family succor and healing. As much as you planned to do for them, I pray He exceeds your expectations. Most importantly, I pray he grants you peace. Thank you for the words of wisdom and encouragement, and for the kindness and grace you extended to me.Rest well Dr. Chuddy. …
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Nnamdi Mgbemena

Dear Chukwudi, The first time I heard of you was when I saw your name as a co-author of a paper that was published in a prestigious journal. One week later, I saw your name again on my friend, Chigozie Uchenwoke’s whatsapp status, suggesting that you were no more. I was like, “NO, how is this possible?”. I felt sad and so I had to ask Chigozie about you. Chigozie’s only description of you, which I could resonate with was, “Chukwudi is just a younger version of you, Nnamdi”. These words stuck with me and I wanted to know more about you. Despite the time differences, I strived to attend the virtual event that was organised by your friends on the 19th of January. Half way through the event, it felt like I have known you so well. One of the key things I picked up about you from the event was that you are a very selfless person. All I can say is, “I wish I had known you all these years. Your kind is really rare. May your gentle and kind soul rest in peace”. My sincere condolences to your wife and the rest of your family….
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Professor Joe Umunnah

*ODE TO CHUKWUDI MARTIN OGBUECHE* I met the bright-eyed, dreamy young man in the 2010-2011 session when he came into the 2nd year of his programme. I became his Course Adviser, later his project supervisor. I discovered Chukwudi was not just another student. There was something in him that cried “excellence”! He was an intellectual bomb waiting to explode. Even as his project supervisor, I found myself learning so much from him. He virtually took over supervision of some other students under me. I discovered we had a gem on our hands. And clinically, he was very meticulous and had a problem-solving thinking faculty. He was so good, that I left all my patients with him without any fear. I found that whatever patient he saw did not need me. In fact Pitch and Romanus were so good they ran a hospital on their own without any input from me. That was even before he started his internship! Pitch called me and adopted me as his “father”! I was so proud of him, and even prouder today! His travails post-graduation has been a journey he carried me along at every step. I spoke with my boy Pitch on the…
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ADA

You had this undeniable Aura that brightens the atmosphere and stays. No wonder your friend says he’s sure you are now a Saint. We hope you are in a better place and that God consoles your loved ones. REST ON….
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John Anomneze

The first question on hearing about your demise was, why now? Then this can not be true?, for you to leave us at this time brother. I was devastated to point I could not concentrate. I know you are in a better place now brother and the memories you have created with me and my family will continue live on. Rest on great brother and friend…
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Lucy Douglas

I still ask God to make you wake up, thinking of your sudden death breaks me. A peace maker, gentle in heart, heart of Gold, Pitch that sacrifices, Pitch that never says No. Pitch your presence alone brings peace and happiness. Pitch !! Humble and easy going I have stopped questioning God because I know you’re an angel. Please watch over us Dear Angel Pitch. Thinking of your beautiful wife Muna at this difficult time, your mum and siblings, I pray God comfort them. I’m never saying Goodbye till we meet again on resurrection day my dear Pitch. My civil wedding witness …
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Nnamdi Azikiwe University Physiotherapy Alumni Association (NAUPAA)

Condolences For Dr. Chukwudi Martin Ogbueche   With words too heavy to say we write this condolence to our colleague, brother and friend.  A great giant has fallen and we feel so robbed! Though we believe you are in a better place, we still miss you. We miss your prowess, your calmness, your ability to respond to anyone in need. In times of troubles and emergency situations you never failed us.  You were fabulous in carrying out any assigned duty even as the General Secretary of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Physiotherapy Alumni Association -NAUPAA.  We mourn as one body, and on behalf of all NAUPAA and executive, we say farewell. You will continue to live in our hearts. Rest on Great Giant!  …
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Ezinne Ekediegwu

It is still hard to believe. If I were to call your phone number, would I not hear your voice again, Pitch? You have always been an intelligent, humble and kind-hearted man. I have always been very proud of you and I will always. I am surely going to miss you. I wish you could be here with us on the Alumni group again. It was truly an honour for me to have a colleague like you who was like a family at work. I enjoyed working with you; you are always eager to help out in any situation. My prayers and thoughts will always be there with you and your family.  …
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Uchenna Ochuba

Dear Pitch Man,  We’ve come a long way from being a `Reading click’ back in FGCN, to meeting again in same department in Uni. It’s more like we’ve been life time brothers. We know how the struggles began and now the watch has ended for you. It is sad. Everyone says you are a good man. You indeed are. Rest on Brother…till we meet again. …
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Anaekwe Uchenna Ebuka

You were a good man. Rest on, Pitch. …
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Onyi

“The man who helped everyone”, that was who you really were. I met pitch as an undergraduate student while he was doing his masters. He helped and encouraged me to push and do better. Even if we hadn’t spoken for gazillion years and I reached out  for help, he always came through. You were burnt out too soon, I never imagined a time like this. Only God knows why this had to happen. I’m assured that you are in a good place, I’m consoled and happy that you left an indelible mark in the life of everyone you came across. May God console your wife, family and loved ones you left behind. Jee nke oma Pitch!! Ozoemena……
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