Chigbogu (Chigbo) Odera Ikejiani

Oct 26, 1984 - Dec 12, 2025

Chigbo was a beloved husband,son,brother, nephew and friend. He passed away unexpectedly in Gatineau Quebec on Friday December 12th. Chigbo was a lawyer, a passionate public servant, and a cherished colleague at the CRTC. He was an avid reader, a lover of fantasy, science fiction, and history. He was renowned for his creativity which he used to modify code in video games and websites, he also used it to create elaborate stories for D&D games. He was a soccer fan who cheered tirelessly for the Vancouver Whitecaps, and the Tottenham Hotspurs .Chigbo will also be remembered for his intellect, patience, generosity, community mindedness, and wit. He is mourned by his wife Erin, his mother  Nnene Ikejiani, his sister Ralueke Ikejiani-Hayford, his nephews Kwesi Onyekaozulu Hayford and Kwesi Odera Hayford.

 

He is also mourned by extended family including :

Aunts Lady Tina Odia, Mrs. Rosemary Nwankwo, Mrs. Patricia Enigwe-Eze, Ms. Kathline Enigwe

Uncles Chief Augustine Enigwe, Barrister Anselm Enigwe

 

Chigbo was predeceased by:

Father: Onyekaozulu Ikejiani

Uncle: Dr. Okechukwu Ikejiani

Grandparents: Rev. Canon Jeremiah Ekemeize Ikejiani and Mama Unukwu Eldridge Ikejiani ,Chief Augustine Enigwe and Chief Mrs. Mary Enigwe

 

Chigbo’s Celebration of Life will be held at First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa 30 Cleary ave, on March 28th, 2026 at 2pm

 

Donations are gratefully accepted to Chigbo’s namesake scholarship at University of Ottawa Law school

https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/centre-law-technology-society/give/in-memory-chigbo-ikejiani

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  1. Jeannette Austin-Odina March 14, 2026 at 12:56 am - Reply

    God’s ways are above our ways.
    He weeps with all of us who weep.
    His love is unfathomable. For now we ask,”why?”
    He answers, “because I love him”
    Our Dear Chigbo is with him: no greater Love!

  2. Irene MacLean March 8, 2026 at 5:59 pm - Reply

    Dearest Nene and family —

    So sorry to hear about the passing of dear Chigbo, Florence shared the very sad news with us in Canada.

    Sympathies, thoughts and blessings go out to you and your family.

  3. ENIGWE MIRIAM. March 7, 2026 at 7:47 pm - Reply

    Rest in peace dear cousin. Though we were not very close, it hurts to know you are gone. Life is truly unpredictable. I pray God grants you eternal rest and gives us the strength to bear this loss. You will always be remembered.

  4. Ifeoma March 4, 2026 at 12:15 am - Reply

    I heard so much about Chigbo from his mom, Mrs Nnenne Ikejiani before I actually met him on his mom’s 70th birthday. I was impressed by Chigbo’s eloquence, brilliance and his love for his mom and family. It was shocking hearing about his death. I pray for the peaceful repose of his soul and for comfort for the family left behind especially his mom.

  5. David O February 28, 2026 at 12:38 pm - Reply

    I met you a few times, our interactions showed me that you were a thoughtful fellow. I only started reading about your works and You were a brilliant mind indeed. May Christs perpetual light continually shine upon you, until the resurrection morning!

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Jeannette Austin-Odina

God's ways are above our ways. He weeps with all of us who weep. His love is unfathomable. For now we ask,"why?" He answers, "because I love him" Our Dear Chigbo is with him: no greater Love!

Irene MacLean

Dearest Nene and family -- So sorry to hear about the passing of dear Chigbo, Florence shared the very sad news with us in Canada. Sympathies, thoughts and blessings go out to you and your family.

ENIGWE MIRIAM.

Rest in peace dear cousin. Though we were not very close, it hurts to know you are gone. Life is truly unpredictable. I pray God grants you eternal rest and gives us the strength to bear this loss. You will always be remembered.

Ifeoma

I heard so much about Chigbo from his mom, Mrs Nnenne Ikejiani before I actually met him on his mom’s 70th birthday. I was impressed by Chigbo’s eloquence, brilliance and his love for his mom and family. It was shocking hearing about his death. I pray for the peaceful repose of his soul and for comfort for the family left behind especially his mom.

David O

I met you a few times, our interactions showed me that you were a thoughtful fellow. I only started reading about your works and You were a brilliant mind indeed. May Christs perpetual light continually shine upon you, until the resurrection morning!

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