Farewell to a Legal Luminary: Class of ’98 Mourns George Ugochukwu Achonu

The Nigerian Law School Class of 1998 is mourning the death of one of its most respected members, George Ugochukwu Achonu, who passed away on May 23, 2025, in Austin, Texas, USA.

Born on March 5, 1972, George was celebrated by peers as a brilliant legal mind and a deeply compassionate human being. His death has sent shockwaves through the legal community, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy marked by integrity, service, and kindness.

“He was a rare gem,” many of his colleagues remarked—a sentiment echoed across tributes pouring in from around the world.

The family of Nze Sunday Achonu Ekenulo of Dimchoke Umuezealanwoke, Amaigbo, has released the funeral arrangements, inviting

As former classmates and loved ones gather to pay their final respects, the memory of George Achonu continues to inspire. His humility, brilliance, and deep sense of justice will forever remain etched in the hearts of all who knew him.