A fallen Hero
.....A gentleman, a brother and a friend to all, Dr Michael Sunny Agina lived a fulfilling life accentuated with class and style. As founding President of UIU-USA, he set the stage for the success of our organization. He served our organization in other capacities including chairmanship of Houston branch, historic peace and unification delegate to New York/New Jersey/Connecticut, and most recently, Umuoji Boys High School project implementation committee, to mention but a few. Though our hearts are heavy laden, we can find consolation by faith in the Almighty God, the Prince of Peace. .............Fidelis Onyimba
..........No words can capture the personality of this great man, we can only hope that the fame of Ichie Agbalanze will do justice to his exemplary life. In UIU Houston Agablanze was a staunch and devoted member. Always staunchly true to his belief that “anyi ncha bu umunne”. After every discussion, he was the first to embrace everyone in the meeting. His contributions to the success of out convention spoke volumes about the strength of his character. Chief Agbalaze was also the founding president of UIU-National a successful effort to bring all Umuojians in the USA together. Recently he was also among a delegation that visited the New York/New jersey branch of UIU. Chief Agbanaze is also a strong factor in the social/cultural equation of Houston. He was the Vice President of Idemili association. A devoted member of his church, and barely missed Igbo activities in Houston and environ........... Okey Okonkwo(Diji)
......On behalf of the entire Wash-Baltimore branch of UIU, I wish to extend our profound and deep sense of loss for the death of a great son of Umuoji. Sunny Agina personifies the true meaning of the word gentleman. He was peaceful, gentle and very kind to all. He was instrumental to the formation of Umuoji Improvement Union USA and became its founding President. His immense contributions cannot be over emphasized.............. Okey Ilochonwu (Ezeugonna)
.........Dr. Agina always the voice of reason, peace and justice will often call on all to remember that we are all brothers. In his words "nwanne ozu na awo ozu aru" ........ Obi Enweze
.......Agbalanze was a thunderbolt in the hearts of many. A great man of honor, no one, not a single one of us saw it coming, extrapolating the Greatness of the Almighty and the naivety of we humans. We would have fought like wounded lions to save this icon whom we loved so much and who loved us with a passion. He considered all of us Nwanne Ozu (absolute brotherhood and love even for the dead). He has certainly joined the ranks of great men who left indelible footprints in the sands of time. He has indeed left a permanent mark in the minds of many Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora...... Chuma Mbonu
......Say it not in Umuoji
Say it not in UIU USA
A calamity befalls the land
A peace-loving man
Mike-Sunny-Agina is gone!!
A Life cut short
In the prime of life
I stare speechless
As I try to weep
But the heart’s too heavy........ Okey Mbonu
.........Dr. Agina left us with a remarkable leadership style that was bounded by calmness and tolerance; even under immerse pressures, difficult decisions, and intolerable circumstances. Dr. Agina supported Umuoji affairs until his death; a gesture of true patriot that remains unchallenged to this day. Being a great public servant, he gave his wit and might to Umuoji and its people to enable them emerge with pride and integrity; something that makes Dr. Agina a remarkable leader...........Anthony Nnaife Enweze
.......Dr. Agina's death no doubt sent a shock wave across Umuoji community, especially to those of us who met him recently. His passing reminds us that death is inevitable, and that death does not operate on a time frame. Death puts an end to all human activity as we know it. However, good legacy lives on years after one departs this earth life. Dr. Agina in life symbolizes love, friendship, peace, and selfless sacrifice. All who have worked with him will attest to his commitment and hardwork to whatever task he is called upon to undertake.........Austin I. Obiaku _
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