Facts About Prominet Nigerian Writer Elechi Amadi Who Left This World At 82

One of his famous book

Prolific Nigerian writer, author of plays and novels, Captain Elechi Amadi, is dead.
Some of Amadi's popular books are   The Concubine, Isiburu, Sunset in Biafra, and Peppersoup and The Road to Ibadan, the prominent writer died yesterday June 29 2016, at the Good Heart hospital in Port Harcourt at the age of 82, about a week after he became ill.
A member of the family, Mr. Wabueze Amadi, confirmed that the renowned author, poet and novelist died at about 3:45pm at the hospital.

Late Captain Elechi Amadi

Mr.Amadi was said to be at yesterday’s annual book reading programme organised in Port Harcourt by Total Exploration and Production, but could not make it as a result of his ill health.
He was born on 12 May, 1934 in Aluu community, Ikwerre local government area. He attended Government college , Umuahia and went to the University college, Ibadan where he bagged a BSc degree in Physics and Mathematics.
He served in the 3rd Marine Commandos of the Nigerian Army. He was first Commissioner for Education in the old Rivers state and also served as Commissioner for Lands and Housing He had several honours to his credit.
He was Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Education and a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He was awarded a honorary doctorate degree by the University of Port Harcourt in 2011. He was abducted by unknown gunmen in 2008 and later released after some days in their custody. He lived in his community, Aluu until his death.