(2 December 1959 – 3 June 2012)
Also known as Livi, he was a Nigerian academic, journalist, and public relations expert. He was widely recognized for his radio and television broadcasting career, particularly for hosting the "Open House Party" on Raypower 100.5 FM.
Early Life and Education
- Origin: Native of Ideato South, Imo State
- Birthplace: Enugu State, Nigeria
- Early Education: Enugu, Nigeria
- Further Studies: United States (1979 onward)
- BA in Communications – Huntington College, Indiana
- MA and PhD in Mass Communications – University of Minnesota (1983, 1987)
- MBA – Plymouth State University (1989)
Career
- 1977: Began media career with Imo Broadcasting Service (IBS), Owerri
- Academic Position (US):
- Served briefly as Assistant Professor of Journalism at Keene State College, University System of New Hampshire
Broadcasting in Nigeria:
- Hosted and produced major shows such as:
- The Sunday Show
- Showtime
- Levi Ajuonuma Live
- Worked with Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and other stations
- Most notably known for "Open House Party" on Raypower 100.5 FM
- Hosted and produced major shows such as:
NNPC:
- Held the position of Group General Manager, Corporate Affairs at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) until his death
Personal Life
- Spouse: Josephine Ajuonuma
- Children: Eight (4 boys, 4 girls)
Death and Aftermath
- Date of Death: 3 June 2012
- Cause: Died in the Dana Air Flight 992 crash at Iju-Ishaga, Lagos State
- Legacy:
- Tributes led by Diezani Alison-Madueke, former Minister of Petroleum Resources
- Service of Songs held in his honour
- Burial: Laid to rest in his hometown in Imo State
- Survived by his wife and children