By Amaechi Agbo

Faculty of Management Sciences (FMS) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) ESUT Branch have expressed deep sadness and shock over the death of Dr Virginia Nnenna Onyeka.

Dr Onyeka, a staff of the Accountancy Department in ESUT, died on Monday, May 26, 2025 after a brief illness at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu.

In separate condolence messages signed by , the Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, Professor Uche Ugwuanyi and the Acting Chairperson, ASUU-ESUT, Dr Andrew Apeh, respectively, they mourned the departure of Dr Onyeka and also paid glowing tributes to her selfless and dedicated services to the university and humanity.

In his sympathy messages, Prof Ugwuanyi said the faculty would miss her passion and dedication to work.

“It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of our dear colleague, Dr. Mrs. Virginia Nnenna Onyeka, Associate Professor of Accountancy Department and active member of our Faculty Welfare Committee. Her dedication, passion, and contributions to our faculty will be deeply missed.
“May her gentle soul rest in peace,” he said.

On his part, Dr Apeh who described her death as a “profound sadness”, extended the union’s condolences to the family and asked God to grant her soul heavenly repose. He extolled her commitment and contributions to the Union stressing that her passing created a vacuum.

“It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of our dear colleague, Associate Prof. Virginia Nnenna Onyeka of the Department of Accountancy. On behalf of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) ESUT branch, I extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the bereaved family.

“We pray that the Almighty God grants her gentle soul eternal rest in heaven. May the family find solace and strength during this difficult time. We enjoin all ASUU members to continue praying for her soul to find rest and for the family to bear this great loss with fortitude.

“Prof. Virginia Nnenna Onyeka was a dedicated academic staff and a valued member of ASUU ESUT, known for her hard work and commitment. Her contributions to the union and the university will be deeply missed,” Dr Apeh said.

It could be recalled that Dr Virginia Nnenna Onyeka was recently promoted to the rank of Reader (Associate Professor) in the university before her death this week.

Late Onyeka died following a major surgery at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH).